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Phillies updated 2018 roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out?

By John Town

SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 13: Chris Coghlan #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with his teammates on the single by Howie Kendrick (not in photo) during the first inning of the Spring Training Game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 13, 2017 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 13: Chris Coghlan #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with his teammates on the single by Howie Kendrick (not in photo) during the first inning of the Spring Training Game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 13, 2017 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 01: Hector Neris #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

Bullpen

Nothing has really changed with the bullpen since spring training started. None of the non-roster invitees have stood out. Meanwhile, the favorites for the last few spots have done nothing to indicate they will lose those spots. This leaves the bullpen looking as follows:

  • Hector Neris (Closer)
  • Pat Neshek
  • Tommy Hunter
  • Adam Morgan
  • Luis Garcia
  • Mark Leiter, Jr.
  • Edubray Ramos
  • Hoby Milner

Neris, Neshek, Hunter, Morgan, and Garcia are all locks for relief roles. Leiter, Jr. is part of the conversation for a starting spot but he is better served as a long reliever.

Ramos and Milner are the two that most need to earn their place on the roster. Milner has pitched well this spring, while Ramos started off poorly before having better outings recently. He did well enough at the end of last season to warrant another chance in the majors. Plus he is already on the 40-man roster.

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