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With Jake Arrieta signed, what comes next for the 2018 Phillies?

By Koy Zdimal

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers game four of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 18, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers game four of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 18, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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CLEARWATER, FL – FEBRUARY 20: Scott Kingery #80 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait on February 20, 2018 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

During The 2018 Season

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Next up will be any moves during the season. Let’s start with players within the organization. Scott Kingery will be called up this season and personally, I would like to see Sixto Sanchez come during September call-ups as well. He is still only 19 and while the Phillies are known to keep prospects in the minors for a while, depending on the state of the Phillies season I don’t see how it could hurt to have him get four or five starts before he becomes a MLB starter in 2019 or 2020.

I am also curious how playing time will be spread out amongst the outfield, specifically Aaron Altherr and Nick Williams. Nick Williams to be is a highly underrated young player in the league. He has speed, can hit for average and power, and has a solid glove. I do also like Aaron Altherr but believe it is possible he has reached his ceiling while Williams has more potential.

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