Here’s the Phillies' Spring Breakout roster (Thurs. and Sat. at 1 p.m. ET)

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies’ top three prospects could make splashes this season in Philadelphia.

Justin Crawford (No. 3 Phillies prospect, No. 53 prospect in baseball) is a lock to be the Opening Day center fielder. Andrew Painter (No. 2 Phillies prospect, No. 28 prospect in baseball) is a lock to make the rotation. Aidan Miller (No. 1 prospect, No. 23 prospect in baseball) could push for a promotion this summer.

They will not participate in Spring Breakout this week as they push for jobs and recover from an injury (Miller has a sore lower back), but Phillies fans can still get a look at the other top prospects in the system, including Dante Nori (No. 7), who shined for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Nori played so well that he earned a spot on the all-WBC team.

What is Spring Breakout?

In 2026, MLB Spring Breakout will again be a four-day event showcasing baseball’s future -- the current stars of Minor League Baseball – in 16 exhibition games played between teams composed of each MLB organization’s top prospects. The third edition will be held from March 19-22 at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training.

In 2027, Spring Breakout will be expanded into a single-elimination tournament format, with champions being crowned in both the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues.

When is the Phillies’ game?

The Phillies play Minnesota’s top prospects in Ft. Myers on March 19. Toronto’s top prospects play the Phillies in Clearwater on March 21.

How can I tune in?

MLB.TV, MLB.com, MLB App, March 19 Gameday, MNNT, Amazon, March 21 Gameday, NBC Sports PHI, SportsNet, Amazon

Notable position players

Dante Nori (No. 7) just finished a tremendous run for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. The Phillies selected Nori with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 Draft. His high school coach once compared him to Lenny Dykstra in regards to his style of play (i.e prototypical leadoff hitter). He is expected to start the season in Double-A Reading, but he could move quickly to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Infielder Aroon Escobar (No. 6) has continued to rise in the rankings among talent evaluators. Both were in big-league camp as non-roster invitees.

Notable pitchers

The Phillies selected Gage Wood (No. 4) with the 26th overall pick in the 2025 Draft. Almost immediately, fans wondered if he could join the bullpen for a postseason push. (It was never going to happen.) But Wood could be a fast mover through the Phillies’ system, much like Aaron Nola. The Phillies selected Nola in the first round of the 2014 Draft. He made the big leagues in 2015.

Right-hander Jean Cabrera (No. 15) is in big league camp. He is expected to open the season in the Triple-A Lehigh Valley rotation. Matthew Fisher (No. 12) is somebody the Phillies were thrilled to get in the seventh round of the 2025 Draft. Fisher got a $1.25 million signing bonus to miss college. It is the highest ever for a seventh-round pick.

Roster details

Spring Breakout rosters were constructed in two phases in 2026. Clubs initially submit preliminary 40-man player pools on Thursday, March 5, which were then be pared down to the official rosters on March 18. The rosters were assembled using MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects lists plus additional prospects submitted by the club.

Breakout rosters are subject to change after the first game, and right-hander Gage Wood is expected to pitch on Saturday.

Gameday roster (Phillies Top 30 Prospects list):

PITCHERS (10)
Tyler Bowen, RHP, NR
Jean Cabrera, RHP, No. 15
Gabe Craig, RHP, No. 24
Matthew Fisher, RHP, No. 12
Luke Gabrysh, RHP, NR
Mavis Graves, LHP, No. 27
Titan Kennedy-Hayes, RHP, NR
Anderson Navas, RHP, NR
Brad Pacheco, RHP, NR
Brian Walters, RHP, NR

CATCHERS (4)
Anderson Araujo, C, NR
Luke Davis, C, NR
Alirio Ferrebus, C, No. 22
Caleb Ricketts, C/1B, NR

INFIELDERS (6)
Carson DeMartini, 3B, No. 18
Aroon Escobar, 2B, No. 6
Romeli Espinosa, SS, No. 25
Matthew Ferrara, SS, No. 26
Felix Reyes, 1B/OF, NR
Bryan Rincon, SS, No. 29

OUTFIELDERS (5)
Dylan Campbell, OF, NR
Raylin Heredia, OF, NR
Dante Nori, OF, No. 7
Devin Saltiban, OF, No. 21
John Spikerman, OF, NR