Phillies reportedly make final Opening Day roster decisions for 2026 season

The Philadelphia Phillies have been slowly and steadily narrowing down their roster to get ready to create a 26-man roster for MLB Opening Day.

With Opening Day less than a week away, the roster is nearly set. But now, on Sunday, March 22nd, the Phillies roster for the 2026 season is essentially set.

According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies have a 26-man Opening Day roster. The Phillies roster features mostly familiar names, but also some key newcomers to round out a roster with World Series aspirations this season.

Phillies reported 2026 roster revealed by Matt Gelb

At catcher for the Phillies are veteran J.T. Realmuto and Rafael Marcha. Garrett Stubbs, who was vying for a bench spot by trying out in the outfield and infield, hasn't earned an Opening Day roster spot this season.

The rest of the infield is as follows: Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa, and Dylan Moore. Only Moore is a new face, as the Phillies are running back both their infield and catcher rooms this season.

In the outfield, Brandon Marsh, Justin Crawford, Adolis Garcia, and Otto Kemp make up the new-look group. Crawford and Garcia are new faces, while Kemp's transition to a platoon left fielder with Marsh will be a storyline all season.

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Then, in the starting rotation, the Phillies will have Cristopher Sanchez, Aaron Nola, Jesus Luzardo, Taijuan Walker, and Andrew Painter.

Lastly, the bullpen will have Jhoan Duran as the closer, followed by Brad Keller, Jose Alvarado, Tanner Banks, Jonathan Bowlan, Zach Pop, Kyle Backhus, and Tim Mayza.

Beginning the year on the injured list are ace Zack Wheeler, righty reliever Orion Kerkering, and Max Lazar.

The roster is now set, with all 26 spots being filled for Opening Day. It's a strong roster, with a few new faces.

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