Phillies announce surprise-free 2025 Opening Day roster
Opening Day is here, which means official answers on the Phillies’ Opening Day roster: The club announced it on Thursday morning, with no surprises.
The roster battles in spring training were between Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs for backup catcher (with the former prevailing), a few names for the final bench spot (Kody Clemens won) and an assortment for a bullpen job, with it ultimately going to late-camp waiver claim Carlos Hernández.
As such, here are the 26 players on the Opening Day roster.
Pitchers (13): Lefties Jesús Luzardo, Cristopher Sánchez, José Alvarado, Tanner Banks and Matt Strahm; righties Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, Carlos Hernández, Orion Kerkering, Jordan Romano, Joe Ross, José Ruiz and Taijuan Walker
Catchers (2): Rafael Marchan and J.T. Realmuto
Infielders (6): Alec Bohm, Kody Clemens, Bryce Harper, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott and Trea Turner
Outfielders (4): Nick Castellanos, Max Kepler, Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas
Designated Hitter (1): Kyle Schwarber
Or, in graphic form:
The team also announced it designated for assignment Buddy Kennedy.
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Phiillies this is your EtchaSketch Moment....where you can wipe away 2024 and start over with a new outlook. I do not get all of your games down here in South Florida, but I do watch you on the weekends with a friend in Port St. Lucie. Here is wishing the team, its managers and coaches all the best in 2025 as we all celebrate Opening Day in Baseball.