Roster Moves: Phillies make final cuts, Opening Day Roster is officially set

The Phillies have made their final cuts of Spring Training. Nick Maton has been optioned to Triple-A, while Andrew Bellatti and Michael Kelly have been reassigned to minor league camp, according to the team.

The Phillies have optioned INF Nick Maton to Lehigh Valley (AAA). Additionally, RHP Andrew Bellatti and RHP Michael Kelly have been reassigned to minor league camp.

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 5, 2022

Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott were told this morning that they both made the Opening Day roster, which confirmed that Maton wouldn’t be starting with the team on Opening Day. Maton hit .350/.435/.450 in 20 at-bats in Clearwater, tallying four runs scored, seven hits, two doubles, and one RBI. 

Andrew Bellatti and Michael Kelly have both been reassigned to minor league camp. Kelly finished the spring with a 5.87 ERA, letting up 10 hits and 5 earned runs in 7.2 innings pitched. Bellatti tallied a 3.38 ERA over 5.1 innings pitched, allowing five hits, two earned runs, and striking out three batters.

These final cuts officially secure the 28-man roster for Opening Day on Friday vs the Athletics. Here’s where the team currently stands. 

Phillies 28-Man Opening Day Roster

Catchers (2)

• JT Realmuto
• Garrett Stubbs

Infielders(6)

• Rhys Hoskins
• Jean Segura
• Didi Gregorius
• Bryson Stott
• Alec Bohm
• Johan Camargo

Outfielders (5)

• Bryce Harper 
• Kyle Schwarber
• Nick Castellanos
• Mickey Moniak 
• Matt Vierling

Starting Pitchers (5)

• Aaron Nola
• Zack Wheeler
• Kyle Gibson
• Zach Eflin
• Ranger Suarez

Bullpen (10)

• Corey Knebel
• Jeurys Familia
• Brad Hand
• Jose Alvarado
• Seranthony Dominguez
• Connor Brogdon
• Damon Jones
• Bailey Falter
• Cristopher Sanchez
• Nick Nelson

The Phillies play 12 games in 13 days to start the season, so having six infielders is going to be key. Stott can play third, second, and short, giving Gregorius and Segura days off. Bohm can play third when Stott moves around and can play first if Rhys Hoskins is the DH or needs a day off.

Odubel Herrera, Sam Coonrod, Ryan Sherriff, JoJo Romero, and Kent Emanuel will all start the year on the Injured List. Zack Wheeler is expected to make his first start of the season but will remain in Clearwater on Thursday to pitch in a minor-league scrimmage.

Up Next for the Phillies

Mickey Moniak and JT Realmuto led the Phillies to a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon. The team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow at 12:35 EST for their final spring training game. 

Links

• MLB Futures: Bryson Stott, Matt Vierling, Mickey Moniak Odds to Win NL Rookie of the Year
• MLB Futures: Phillies Player Odds for Regular Season Stat Leaders
• MLB Futures: Phillies World Series and Awards Odds
• MLB Futures: Phillies Season Stat Totals and Matchbets