Phillies finalize Opening Day roster

July 23rd, 2020

The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2020 regular season. The roster includes seven former All-Stars (20 total All-Star Game appearances), two MVPs, one Cy Young Award winner and one Rookie of the Year Award winner. Nine players are making their first ever Opening Day roster: left-hander Austin Davis, outfielder Kyle Garlick, right-hander Deolis Guerra, outfielder Adam Haseley, left-hander Cole Irvin, right-hander Trevor Kelley, right-hander Reggie McClain, outfielder Roman Quinn and right-hander Ramón Rosso.

The Opening Day roster includes 16 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and six outfielders.

Pitchers (16): Right-handers Jake Arrieta, Zach Eflin, Deolis Guerra, Tommy Hunter, Trevor Kelley, Reggie McClain, Héctor Neris, Aaron Nola, Nick Pivetta, Ramón Rosso, Vince Velasquez and Zack Wheeler and left-handers José Álvarez, Austin Davis, Cole Irvin and Adam Morgan

Catchers (2): Andrew Knapp and J.T. Realmuto

Infielders (5): Didi Gregorius, Rhys Hoskins, Scott Kingery, Jean Segura and Neil Walker

Outfielders (6): Jay Bruce, Kyle Garlick, Bryce Harper, Adam Haseley, Andrew McCutchen and Roman Quinn

Prior to finalizing the roster, the Phillies reinstated left-hander Austin Davis, right-hander Tommy Hunter, infielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Hector Neris from the injured list. Also, right-handers Trevor Kelley and Ramón Rosso and infielder Neil Walker had their contracts selected and right-hander Robert Stock was designated for assignment. Finally, right-handers Seranthony Domínguez and David Roberston and left-hander Ranger Suárez will open the season on the injured list.

The Phillies currently have 40 players on their 40-man roster.