CLEARWATER, Fla. - Brett Oberholtzer is out of minor-league options, so his spot on the roster was all but guaranteed when the Phillies traded for him last December. He has made more than 40 starts in the majors, which makes him one of the more experienced arms in camp.
For now, he'll pitch as a reliever.
Oberholtzer, 26, was one of three candidates to be the Phillies' fifth starter. He is scheduled to pitch on back-to-back days this week, which signals his transition to the bullpen. It was not for a lack of performance this spring; Oberholtzer has tossed eight scoreless innings with a walk and two strikeouts.