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How should Phillies fill out their likely four-man bench?

The Phillies starting lineup for the year is largely set in stone. Bryce Harper was the final piece of the puzzle for an offense that should be vastly improved compared to last year. While the starters are likely set, the bench remains in flux.

Most teams carry a five-man bench with seven relievers, but Philadelphia opted to have eight relievers and just four guys off the bench last season. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com stated that this will continue this year, so the team has even less room to carry extra players.

The biggest question marks about the bench come in the outfield.