CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies on Tuesday announced their starting pitchers for three games this week.
Minor League right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. will pitch Thursday afternoon in an exhibition against the University of Tampa. Phillies pitching coach Bob McClure said he expects a few of the big league relief pitchers to follow him.
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Right-hander Alec Asher will pitch the Grapefruit League opener Friday afternoon against the Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Left-hander Adam Morgan will pitch the home opener Saturday afternoon against the Yankees at Spectrum Field.
McClure said right-hander Jeremy Hellickson could pitch Sunday's game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Hellickson is expected to be the Phillies' Opening Day starter, although it is not official.