Spencer Howard #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Despite a potential trade destination popping up in the American League, the Philadelphia Phillies appear to be adding Vince Velasquez to their 26-man Opening Day roster. This decision not so much stems from the right-hander’s success this spring — logging only 3 2/3 innings and having not appeared since March 9 due to injury — but rather the team’s caution toward their No. 1-ranked prospect, Spencer Howard.