That Balls Outta Here
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Phillies' third baseman Alec Bohm being picked to challenge the team's home run king, Kyle Schwarber, in 2025 is a surprise. There's no guarantee he can match those expectations, but he could develop further into a premium slugger.
Matt Davis|
The Philadelphia Phillies' farm system has shown improvement over the last couple of seasons but is still ranked No. 17 by MLB Pipeline as it heads into a season that could see it improve if the prospects continue to develop.
Matt Dargan|
A couple of spring training injuries have led to some intrigue for the new projected Phillies' Opening Day roster for the 2025 season, with a new face in the bullpen and the hot-hitting Kody Clemens claiming the final bench spot.
Michael Fisher|
Christian Arroyo has been off to a red-hot start in spring training for the Phillies, and he could be playing his way right onto the club's Opening Day roster in the final bench spot.
Eric Treuden|
With the Philadelphia Phillies facing the possibility of being without All-Star reliever Matt Strahm on Opening Day, here are three candidates who could take his spot in the bullpen.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies announced more spring training roster cuts on Tuesday, optioning No. 8 prospect Mick Abel to Triple-A. They also reassigned exciting prospects Otto Kemp and Gabriel Rincones Jr., who emerged as names to watch this spring.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies boast some of the best fielding starting pitchers according to the defensive runs saved (DRS) metric, giving an already formidable rotation another edge this season.
Matt Grazel|
Phillies reliever Matt Strahm, who is dealing with a shoulder injury and might not be ready for Opening Day, might have difficulty pitching enough innings this season to earn his vested option for 2026.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies prospect Aroon Escobar makes a surprising debut in the Phillies Top 30 Prospects list at No. 13, according to MLB Pipeline, following his breakout 2024 minor league season.
Edward Eng|
José Ruiz was a pleasant surprise in the Phillies’ bullpen in 2024 and has seemingly asserted himself into a role heading into the new season with a strong start to spring training.
Michael Hennelly|
Phillies pitching prospect Griff McGarry is set for a make-or-break year after dropping a long way in MLB Pipeline's newest Top 30 prospect rankings, hanging onto No. 30 heading into 2025.
Andrew Santangelo|
Trea Turner, seen as a candidate to replace Kyle Schwarber in the Phillies' leadoff spot, is struggling so far in spring training. His performance is sowing doubt about the potential lineup change, and the team hasn't decided who will hit leadoff.
Matt Grazel|
With right-hander Taijuan Walker improving his value this spring, the Phillies have an obvious trade candidate to help the Yankees out of their Gerrit Cole injury jam.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies prospect Otto Kemp continues to open eyes with an impressive spring training performance.
Andrew Santangelo|
Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins is having an unbelievable spring so far with the Milwaukee Brewers, so impressive that it should make Phillies fans wish he was still in Philadelphia.
Edward Eng|
MLB.com's Will Leitch weighed in with bold predictions for each division around baseball, and his prognostication of the Braves winning the NL East would ruffle a few feathers around Philadelphia if it came true.
Kevin Lagowski|
Phillies' reliever Matt Strahm has a shoulder impingement that the team says just needs rest after tests revealed no structural damage. It could be nothing, but it throws the All-Star's status for Opening Day into question.
Matt Davis|
The Philadelphia Phillies' battle for the backup catcher position between Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchán is still too close to call this far into spring training.
Matt Dargan|
Bryce Harper's willingness to move off of first base in the near future could help the Philadelphia Phillies lure Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the NL East.
Eric Treuden|
The Phillies considered making an unlikely signing this winter, reportedly showing interest in the rival New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso.
Matt Grazel|
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