The Phillies have announced their initial regular-season roster, which includes placing five players on the injured list. Due to rain, their opening day game has been postponed by 24 hours.
The roster consists of 26 players, including 13 pitchers, 2 catchers, 5 infielders, 4 outfielders, and a utility player. Notable pitchers on the roster are Jose Alvarado, Aaron Nola, and Zack Wheeler. Catchers J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs are included along with infielders Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper. Outfielders Nick Castellanos and Cristian Pache are also part of the lineup.
Several right-handed pitchers have been placed on the injured list, including Taijuan Walker, Orion Kerkering, Dylan Covey, and Michael Rucker. Catcher Rafael Marchan was also listed due to lower back pain. All five injuries are retroactive to March 25.
Due to Walker’s injury, Spencer Turnbull has been given a spot in the starting rotation and will pitch on Tuesday against the Reds. The rotation will also include Wheeler, Nola, Suarez, and Sanchez. Kerkering will start in Triple-A and work his way back to the majors after missing most of March due to illness