The Phillies would contemplate going with 14 hitters in the NLDS and remain unsure about Austin Hays' postseason availability.

The Philadelphia Phillies are a few wins away from wrapping up the NL East title, and a good stretch from earning the top overall seed in the playoffs that will

If that is the case, Kody Clemens would deserve the final roster spot for the Phils. Clemens has been nothing short of clutch in the limited opportunities he has been given this season. He can play practically the entire infield, could slide out to left field if needed, and his bat from the left side could be great late in games.

With the Philadelphia Phillies in reach of the National League East title and the top seed in the playoffs, they are already thinking about their postseason lineups.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola needs to regain form heading into the postseason. Nola is having a decent season overall but has had a rough stretch lately.

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But the bigger regular season prize is the No. 1 seed in the National League, which brings with it a bye into the divisional round and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. What needs to happen for the Phillies to punch the ticket they want into the postseason?