Without many established major league players on the Phillies 40-man roster, this year’s Spring Training figures to offer a greater level of intrigue than recent years as many of the top prospects and young players in the organization will be hoping to lock up a spot with the team on Opening Day. With that level of open competition, there is also the possibility that a player or prospect not currently on the 40-man roster could earn such a spot with a strong spring performance.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Phillies announced 16 non-40-man players who have received invitations to major league camp this spring:
#Phillies have invited 16 additional players to major league spring training as non-roster invitees.