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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez will probably not receive a contract extension. Suárez is entering his last season of team control making $8.8 million. Furthermore, Suárez is one of three players that have been with the team for a few years, entering the last year of their contract. Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto are also in line to be free agents after … [Read more...] about Phillies Starting Pitcher Unlikely To Get Contract Extension

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. is having an impressive spring training. The Phillies’ third-round draft pick in 2022, he has appeared in each of the teams four spring training games. A non-roster invitee, Rincones will likely start the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He has 59 career Double-A appearances and has not played in Triple-A yet. Last season, … [Read more...] about Phillies Outfield Prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. Turning Heads This Spring

The Philadelphia Phillies outfield depth should be improved. Weston Wilson being out six weeks with an oblique strain highlights this need. Matt Gelb of The Athletic recently reported the Phillies are trying to add right-handed outfield bats. Gelb also noted the Phillies could fill the open bench spot with someone not currently in the organization. A similar thing happened in … [Read more...] about Phillies Outfield Depth Needs Improvement

Philadelphia Phillies utility player Weston Wilson has an oblique strain and will miss six weeks. Wilson will not be able to be on the Phillies 26-man roster come opening day. Phillies manager Rob Thomson informed reporters about the severity of the injury after the team’s Feb. 22 game. The injury occurred on Feb. 21 while Wilson was working in the batting cage. According to … [Read more...] about Phillies Utility Player Out Six Weeks With Oblique Strain

There are multiple storylines to watch in Philadelphia Phillies spring training games this year. The Phillies opening game is on Feb. 22 against the Detroit Tigers on the road. Their first home game is on Feb. 23 against the Baltimore Orioles. While the team did not make huge moves in the offseason, there is still plenty to watch for. There are some roster spots up for grabs. … [Read more...] about Storylines To Watch In Phillies Spring Training Games