"We've seen Tyler before," Phillies manager Pete Mackanin explained.
Goeddel made the team last year as a Rule 5 Draft pick, but this year it's hard to know where he fits. He is on the 40-man roster, which makes him a consideration for a bench job. But the Phillies also have non-roster invitees Chris Coghlan and Daniel Nava in camp. In Triple-A, Roman Quinn, Nick Williams and Dylan Cozens are the projected everyday outfielders.
"I know there are a lot of guys in there fighting for just a couple spots," Goeddel said of the Opening Day roster.