The Phillies announced a series of roster moves Monday: <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s go one by one here. <\/p>\n
Brett Harris is a 28-year-old corner infielder who was selected by the Athletics in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Gonzaga. He\u2019s hit .186 with a .566 in 89 career MLB games split between the Athletics and San Francisco Giants. <\/p>\n
Shay Whitcomb is also 28, and has experience not only at all four infield positions, but left field as well. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros out of the University of California, San Diego. He\u2019s a .196 hitter with a .539 OPS in 200 plate appearances with the Astros and Giants. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Garrett Stubbs elected free agency, as OnPattison confirmed<\/a> he would after he was designated for assignment last week. The 33-year-old catcher will now become a free agent for the first time in his career after spending five years with the Phillies organization. <\/p>\n Re-adding Brad Keller, Caleb Killian, Felix Reyes and Johan Rojas to the 40-man roster from the 60-day injured list is just a procedural move the Phillies are required to make. <\/p>\n Keller had right elbow reconstruction in July, so he\u2019ll certainly spend most, if not all, of 2027 on the injured list. <\/p>\n Killian \u2014 acquired from the San Francisco Giants with Luis Arraez \u2014 made just four appearances with the Phillies before straining his left oblique. The 29-year-old is out of minor-league options and expected to be part of the bullpen in 2027. <\/p>\n Felix Reyes homered off of Chris Sale in his first MLB at-bat<\/a> in his first MLB at-bat in April, but was eventually optioned back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after hitting just .158 in 38 at-bats. His minor-league season was ended prematurely after he fractured his right wrist<\/a> getting hit by a pitch in August. The 25-year-old has two remaining minor-league options. <\/p>\n Finally, Johan Rojas missed the entire 2026 season. He was initially out serving an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. As he ramped up to return from his suspension, he experienced pain in his right elbow that eventually required a season-ending internal brace procedure in June<\/a>. Rojas flashed Gold Glove potential during his rookie season of 2023, and is electric on the basepaths. But he failed to make meaningful offensive progress in 2024 and 2025, and often seemed to frustrate the Phillies. That was before he failed a PED test. Rojas does have a remaining minor-league option, but it\u2019s fair to wonder<\/a> if he\u2019ll be traded this offseason. <\/p>\n Read More Phillies Content From OnPattison<\/p>\n Seiya Suzuki or Randy Arozarena, who would be a better fit for Phillies?<\/a><\/p>\n Japanese MVP that Phillies have been linked to officially posted<\/a><\/p>\n What free-agent options do Phillies have to upgrade backup catcher?<\/a><\/p>\n Is Luis Arraez a fit for the 2027 Phillies?<\/a><\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t make sense for Phillies to extend qualifying offer to Alec Bohm<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s the Phillies record by uniform in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Want the Phillies to play more like Brewers and Rays? Unlocking Justin Crawford will be key<\/a><\/p>\n If Trea Turner doesn\u2019t convince Phillies to keep him at SS, will he remain an infielder?<\/a><\/p>\n What Jhoan Duran being repped by Scott Boras means for his future with Phillies<\/a><\/p>\n