The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t do a lot to alter up their roster this offseason.
They re-signed catcher J.T. Realmuto (three years, $45 million) and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (5 years, $150 million), whereas signing former Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia to interchange Nick Castellanos.
This lack of change and the considered “operating it again” have the fan base annoyed, however the infusion of a few of their younger prospects, right-hander Andrew Painter (No. 28) and outfielder Justin Crawford (No. 53), ought to assist gentle a spark below their veteran gamers.
Painter appears to be a lock to make the rotation after Ranger Suarez signed with the Boston Purple Sox. Nevertheless, Crawford nonetheless has a query mark surrounding him, with supervisor Rob Thomson giving a cryptic response on whether or not Crawford will make the Opening Day roster.
