The Phillies made a few roster moves Friday, as the 25-man group is starting to crystallize just enough.
Outfielder Tyler Goeddel and pitcher Jake Thompson were optioned to the minors, while infielder Hector Gomez, catcher Logan Moore and pitcher Dalier Hinojosa were sent to minor-league camp.
That brings the list of remaining rostered players to … 39. They need to cut 14 more.
My best guess at the roster with a week out?
- Catcher: Cameron Rupp, Andrew Knapp
- Infield: Tommy Joseph, Cesar Hernandez, Freddy Galvis, Maikel Franco, Andres Blanco, Jesmuel Valentin
- Outfield: Howie Kendrick, Odubel Herrera, Michael Saunders, Aaron Altherr, Chris Coghlan
- Starting Pitcher: Jeremy Hellickson, Jerad Eickhoff, Clay Buchholz, Vince Velasquez, Aaron Nola
- Relief Pitcher: Jeanmar Gomez, Hector Neris, Joaquin Benoit, Pat Neshek, Edubray Ramos, Luis Garcia, Joely Rodriguez
It feels more likely the Phillies don’t want to rock the boat too much on the 40-man roster, which is full and heavy on prospects.