US EditionPhillies invite 27 to spring training, including Tim Mayza, Andrew Bechtold
The Phillies invited 27 non-roster players to spring training including top prospects like Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller to compete for major league roster spots.
- On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced 27 nonroster invitees to spring training, naming Andrew Bechtold and Tim Mayza.
- NRIs are for players not on the 40-man roster and mix prospects like Andrew Bechtold, converted pitcher, with Tim Mayza, left-handed reliever .
- Crawford, the Phillies' 17th overall pick in 2022, slashed.334/.411/.452 last year and set the IronPigs' single-season batting average record; the list also includes infield prospects Aidan Miller and Dante Nori.
- The invites create competition for starting jobs as Justin Crawford vies for center field, while veteran journeymen and converted pitchers like Michael Mercado provide depth beyond the 40-man roster.
- Pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater on Feb. 11, starting evaluations that will narrow the 27 invitees, including left-handed veteran Genesis Cabrera with 312 MLB games.
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Phillies invite 27 to spring training, including Tim Mayza, Andrew Bechtold
The Phillies on Friday announced 27 nonroster invitees to spring training, including Garnet Valley grad Andrew Bechtold. The group includes a number of the team’s top prospects and a handful of intriguing MLB journeymen. Left-handed pitchers: Genesis Cabrera, Tucker Davidson, Tim Mayza, Andrew Walling Right-handed pitchers: Andrew Bechtold, Jonathan Hernandez, Michael Mercado, Trevor Richards, Bryse Wilson Catchers: Kehden Hettiger, Mark Kolozsv…
Phillies invite top prospects Crawford, Miller, Escobar to Major League camp
Highly touted Phillies prospect Justin Crawford was among the 27 players announced as non-roster invitees to Spring Training by the club on Friday. Crawford's invite comes as no surprise, given the Phillies' openness this offseason about wanting him to be their everyday center fielder in 2026.
Here's the List of 27 Non-Roster Players the Phillies Invited to Spring Training
The Phils sent out their non-roster spring training invite list. The big name is obviously Justin Crawford, who will compete for the starting job in center. Keep an eye on Bryan De La Cruz as well: Keaton Anthony, INF –The 24-year-old Anthony played in 82 games for double-A Reading and triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2025 and slashed .323/.378/.484 (.862 OPS) with 31 doubles, one triple, six home runs and 39 RBI while starting 74 games at first base.…
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