Peter Fatse joins Phillies as hitting coach after work with Rays

PHILADELPHIA — After the Red Sox dismissed Peter Fatse in April, he joined the Rays as a hitting consultant.

For months, he worked closely with the American League’s best team. This postseason, he watched the Brewers put on a hitting clinic against San Diego, Los Angeles and Tampa Bay, clinching their first World Series championship in franchise history. Fatse faces significant challenges…