Phillies: Breaking down the spring training major-league roster battles

Phillies: Breaking down the spring training roster battles

By John Town | Feb 12, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 03: Tommy Joseph #19 (L) and Cameron Rupp #29 (R) of the Philadelphia Phillies douse Ben Lively #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies after the game on his performance at Citizens Bank Park on June 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-3. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 03: Tommy Joseph #19 (L) and Cameron Rupp #29 (R) of the Philadelphia Phillies douse Ben Lively #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies after the game on his performance at Citizens Bank Park on June 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-3. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

With spring training set to begin, let’s take a look at some of the roster battles set to take place in Clearwater for the Phillies.

The Phillies are set to begin spring training this week! It’s been four and a half months since they last played. With the Eagles now champions and their season over, we can finally start looking forward to baseball season.

As with every year, there are a few roster battles that will be hashed out over the month and a half the team is in Clearwater. Most of the main pieces on the roster are settled, but the last few spots are up for grabs between prospects, non-roster invitees, and returning members from the 2017 team. Let’s break down the battles set to take place in spring training this year.

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