Victor Arano
Victor Arano, who is not necessarily a big name prospect among Phillies fans, has a real possibility of competing for a spot during Spring Training and having an impact on the field throughout the season.
A right handed pitcher, Arano played a brief but effective stint with the Phillies in 2017. Originally graded a C+ by the Phillies scouting department, Arano seemingly over performed that grade during his 10 appearances in 2017. He threw a total of 10.2 innings, striking out 13, and accumulating a 1.69 ERA. His time, albeit brief, proved that he can certainly compete at the Major League level.
With a fastball that reaches the mid 90’s along with a slider and changeup to keep hitters off balance, Arano has the stuff and the craftiness to provide strong innings out of the bullpen. With a bullpen that has been a focal point during the offseason, Arano will be a dark horse to bolster an already improving staff of relievers.