With the Philadelphia Eagles set to hit Broad Street for their Super Bowl parade on Friday morning, the Phillies made some less significant news by announcing the addition of two players to spring training in Clearwater, Fla.
Former top infield prospect Christian Arroyo and outfielder Óscar Mercado will join major-league camp as non-roster invitees, the Phillies said. Both are former high draft picks that have played in the big leagues for multiple teams. Mercado previously played with the Phillies in 2022.
Arroyo, 29, was a first-round selection by the Giants in 2013 and has a career .