Phillies release Triple-A roster for the 2023 season; Painter and more will start in Double-A
The Phillies have released their roster for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, who open their season up on April 4th.
Pitchers
- Nick Allgeyer
- Ben Bowden
- Trey Cobb
- Hans Crouse
- Jesus Cruz
- Kyle Hart
- Jakob Hernandez
- Jake Jewell
- James McArthur
- McKinley Moore
- Francisco Morales
- Luis Ortiz
- Michael Plassmeyer
- Noah Skirrow
- Erich Uelmen
- Jeremy Walker
- TJ Zeuch
Catchers
- Vito Friscia
- Aramis Garcia
- John Hicks
Infielders
- Kody Clemens
- Jim Haley
- Scott Kingery
- Vimael Machin
- Esteban Quiroz
- Weston Wilson
Outfielders
- Simon Muzziotti
- Dustin Peterson
- Jhailyn Ortiz
- Jordan Qsar
It seems that Andrew Painter, Mick Abel, and Griff McGarry will all start the season in Double-A with Reading, unless Painter heads to the IL for the Iron Pigs in AAA.
Phillies Names to Watch Throughout AAA
- Weston Wilson: Wilson impressed in Spring Training, and although the Phillies don’t have a spot for him at the moment, don’t rule out a potential debut if the team is in massive need of a first baseman.
- Hans Crouse: Even after a brutal 2022 season, Crouse returns to AAA as the 25th-ranked Phillies prospect, a fall from once a Top 100 prospect in the entire game. If he impresses, that’s another emergency bullpen arm / short starter.
- Michael Plassmeyer: Plassmeyer was in the running for the 5th starting spot heading into Spring Training, but a tough month has him starting down in AAA.
This list all but confirms yesterday’s projected Phillies Opening Day roster, which had Yunior Marte and Andrew Vasquez taking the last two spots in the Phillies bullpen.
