Give your thoughts on the Opening Day roster

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Mar 4, 2026; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) scores a run during the fourth inning against Team Canada at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Now that the roster is (unofficially) set, here is what we can find.

Phillies have a roster:

Realmuto, Marchán, Harper, Stott, Turner, Bohm, Sosa, Moore

Marsh, Crawford, Garcia, Kemp

Sánchez, Nola, Luzardo, Walker, Painter

Duran, Keller, Alvarado, Banks, Bowlan, Pop, Backhus, Mayza

IL: Wheeler, Kerkering, Lazar

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) March 22, 2026

There are a lot of moves here that are unsurprising. Much of this team has been set for a while now, but there are still at least maybe a few eyebrow raisers here. Among them

• Dylan Moore getting to keep his 26th man spot, giving the team really only three true outfielders
• Tim Mayza getting the nod over Rule 5 pick Zack McCambley as the last member of the bullpen to be added before either Orion Kerkering or Max Lazar come off the injured list
• Rob Thomson coming to his senses and not keeping Garrett Stubbs over Rafael Marchan

I’m sure there are thoughts about this roster, so let’s share them. What thoughts do you have about this Opening Day roster right now?

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