Clearwater, Florida — On the eve of their Grapefruit League debut, Phillies players wore hoodies and long sleeves for defensive exercises on the cool last morning of the first part of camp.
The Phillies will play the Detroit Tigers in their first spring training game on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. in Lakeland. Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, and Max Kepler, three Phillies regulars, are anticipated to travel the roughly 70-minute bus trek from BayCare Ballpark to Joker Marchant Stadium. Infielder Rodolfo Castro, catcher Rafael Marchan, and most likely infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson will also be present.
Nabil Crismatt, a 30-year-old right-handed reliever competing with a number of other players for the team’s last bullpen position, will start for the Phillies. Alan Rangel, a 27-year-old righty who is a starting pitching depth piece on the Phillies’ 40-man roster, is anticipated to follow Crismatt after he pitches two innings. Friday afternoon should provide further details regarding the Phillies’ pitching intentions for this weekend.
It will be a good first look for Stott, Kepler, and Bohm at the top of the Phillies’ order, as the Tigers will start savvy veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda. Calling it a “big year” for any Phillies is arguably redundant because it applies to practically every player on the club, but it is undoubtedly true for the five biggest stars the Phillies are bringing to Lakeland.
After a disappointing season during which he played through a severe elbow injury for five months, Stott is hoping to recover.
After agreeing to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Phillies, Kepler is trying to show his value to his new team and regain his free agent status.
Bohm is still here and will be a vital component, most likely hitting third or fourth when the regular season starts, despite his name being mentioned in trade speculations during the winter.
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February 19 is Phillies Spring Training.
Marchan is doing well and attempting to take advantage of his greatest professional chance.
As J.T. Realmuto’s backup in the major leagues, Marchan is trying to take advantage of the most significant opportunity of his career.
Additionally, after spending the previous two seasons on the Phillies’ bench, Wilson is attempting to make an Opening Day roster for the first time in his professional career.
Both the Phillies’ game against the Pirates on Monday and their first home spring training game against the Orioles on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. will be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
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