Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders (illness) won't play on Thursday for Philadelphia

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Michael Saunders (illness) will not play Thursday against the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Saunders has played in all 14 games for the Phillies this season but will sit out on Thursday due to an unspecified illness. Aaron Altherr will bat fifth and man right field for Philadelphia as they take on Noah Syndergaard.

Saunders has been unspectacular so far batting .271/.314/.354 with six RBI's and four runs scored in 51 plate appearances this season.