MARCH 20, 2023•MLB.COM
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Phillies release RHP Mark Appel, former No. 1 overall pickThe Philadelphia Phillies released former No.
MARCH 20, 2023•SACBEE.COM
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Hans Crouse - Makes spring debutCrouse (biceps) struck out a batter over a perfect inning Sunday in the Phillies' 9-5 loss to the Red Sox in Grapefruit League play.
ImpactThe 12-pitch appearance was Crouse's first of the spring, though it's unclear if he was held out of Grapefruit League action up to this point due to the lingering effects of the biceps injury that sidelined him for most of the 2022 season or if the Phillies were simply prioritizing other pitchers who have more realistic odds of breaking camp with the big club. Whatever the case, Crouse appears set to begin the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, though it's unclear if the Phillies will look to continue his development as a starter or have him make a full-time transition to the bullpen on the heels of an injury-plagued season.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Max McDowell - Reassigned to minor-league campMcDowell was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Phillies on Monday.
ImpactMcDowell represented an extra glove for the Phillies' pitchers to throw to this spring but never had a real shot to make the club. He'll provide some organizational depth in the minors.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ben Bowden - Shifted to minors campThe Phillies reassigned Bowden to minor-league camp Monday.
ImpactThe southpaw collected a 6.43 ERA and 9:7 K:BB across seven frames this spring. He'll head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and hope an opportunity with the big club arises down the road.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Louis Head - Cut from big-league campThe Phillies reassigned Head to minor-league camp Monday.
ImpactUnless the Phillies grant him the opportunity to explore his options in free agency, Head looks poised to open the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley after failing to secure a spot in the big club's Opening Day bullpen. The 32-year-old righty appeared in 28 games in the majors between the Marlins and Orioles in 2022, logging a 6.28 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB across 28.2 innings.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
