Max Kepler says Phillies broke their offseason promise: ‘The biggest challenge’

Max Kepler says Phillies broke their offseason promise: ‘The biggest challenge’

Max Kepler isn’t feeling the brotherly love he says he was promised. The outfielder hasn’t provided the stability the Phillies expected him to bring when they signed him to a one-year, $10 million deal this offseason, slashing .209/.300/.383 in 267 plate appearances after Philadelphia’s 2-1 loss in Houston on Thursday. “The biggest challenge for me...

Kepler expresses frustration with lack of playing time on Phillies

ATLANTA -- When Max Kepler signed with the Phillies this offseason, he was intent on proving he could hit left-handed pitching. And he was under the impression he was going to get that opportunity in Philadelphia. Three months into his one-year, $10 million deal, Kepler still believes in his ability