Thompson set to debut in Majors on Saturday

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PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Pete Mackanin put an end to the speculation. The organization’s top pitching prospect, Jake Thompson, will make his Major League debut on Saturday in San Diego, the skipper announced after the Phillies’ 3-2 loss to the Giants on Thursday.

Starting Saturday, Thompson won’t slot into Aaron Nola’s temporarily vacated rotation spot. Mackanin said that the debut date is to give other starters extra rest but that pitching coach Bob McClure is who determines the rotation order.

“I know he’s got Major League stuff, and I’m anxious to see him perform. We’ll find …

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