The Phillies’ middle infield situation is complicated. The team currently has four middle infielders on the 40-man roster: Jean Segura, Scott Kingery, Nick Maton, and Kyle Holder. Maton is a depth prospect who is highly unlikely to make the opening day squad. Holder is a Rule 5 Draft pick, and it’s hard to know if the Phillies will roster him all season. Segura and Kingery are the de facto starters right now, but Kingery’s hold on a starting job is tenuous. If the Phillies re-sign Didi Gregorius or add another shortstop, then Scott Kingery will once again take on the role of a super-utility player.
The Phillies need to add at least two infielders to their bench, but the problem is trickier than just that.
