READING — There’s a hint of deja vu in Baseballtown.
Converted starter Francisco Morales will open the 2022 season as the closer for the Reading Fightin Phils, manager Shawn Williams confirmed at the team’s media day on Tuesday afternoon at FIrstEnergy Stadium. After a disappointing stint in Double-A last year, the high-octane righty will join the bullpen for the first time, sparking hope that Morales could become the latest R-Phils reliever to take the fast track to the majors.
“I think he’s really going to do well as a reliever,” Williams said. “He loves it. He’s looking forward to it.