Several players who are out of minor league options are vying for roster slots with the Philadelphia Phillies. There are seven Phillies players with no options left on the 40-man roster. Furthermore, unless they have options left and consent, players with more than five years of big league service time cannot be optioned. Before being sent down to the lower leagues, players who do not have a minor league option must pass waivers. A person assigned to a task might also
be exchanged before to undergoing waivers. With no other choices, the Phillies’ situation has changed due to Weston Wilson’s oblique injury.
The most well-known Phillies player without a minor-league option is Kody Clemens. Clemens has a lot riding on spring training as a result. Wilson’s injury makes room for Clemens to take Wilson’s place on the bench. In five spring training games, Clemens had a.308/.308/.615 line, one home run, and three RBI. In addition, Clemens’ spring training wRC+ and wOBA are 133 and.391, respectively. Clemens is at a disadvantage when it comes to bench placement because he is a left-handed batter. There are already several left-handed hitters on the Phillies’ roster. Clemens will benefit from his 72 1/3 innings of major league outfield experience. Clemens has also played both corner outfield positions, which sets him apart from his rivals.
Kennedy, Buddy
Buddy Following Wilson’s injury, Kennedy has a genuine opportunity to make the squad on opening day. Kennedy has participated in spring training games in the outfield since Wilson’s injury. The Phillies may increase their outfield depth internally in this fashion. In six spring training games, Kennedy had a.077/.200/.308 line, one home run, and two RBI. Kennedy also has a.230 wOBA and a 32 wRC+ throughout spring training. Kennedy has never played right field in the main leagues or minor leagues, and he has little experience in left field. Kennedy is a right-handed batter, though, so he could have an advantage against Clemens if …
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Marchán Rafael
Unless he gets hurt, Rafael Marchán will be the Phillies’ backup catcher on opening day. Garrett Stubbs has alternatives, but Marchán has none. Marchán has a.333/.400/.444 line in four spring training games, with one RBI and no home runs. In spring training, Marchán had a.384 wOBA and a 129 wRC+. Durability is Marchán’s top priority. Due to injury, Marchán was only able to play in 55 games in 2023 and 2024. The main leagues accounted for 17 of the 55 appearances in 2024. Marchán, meanwhile, participated in 70 minor league games in 2022. In 2021, Marchán participated in 88 games in both the lower and big leagues. Marchán played 85 games in 2019, the only season other than 2021 in which he participated in more than 80 games.
Phillips, Tyler
A number of pitchers, including several non-roster invitees, are vying for the position of eighth pitcher in the bullpen, including Tyler Phillips. During his two spring training appearances, Phillips has a 9.00 ERA and a 0-2 record. In addition, Phillips’ FIP in spring is 6.96. During spring training, Phillips’ strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.00. Of the two appearances, one was a relief appearance and the other was a start. Last season, Phillips had eight appearances with the Phillies, seven of which were starts. Phillips had a 5.57 FIP and a 6.87 ERA in the major leagues the previous season. In 2024, Phillips’ big league strikeout-to-walk ratio was 4.00 and his ERA was 166. Right now, Phillips is not in a position to make the Phillies opening day roster. If Phillips makes the team having no options probably played a role.
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