Otherwise, this timing lines Sanchez up to start the team's first playoff game. 'We can manipulate a lot of things after (Tuesday's start),' Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said. 'Philadelphia (92-64) leads Los Angeles (88-68) by four games in the race for the second and final bye in the NL playoffs. While the team's postseason odds are under 1 percent, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough is holding on to whatever hope remains. 'Cabrera has made one start against the Phillies this season.