Aaron Nola will be on the bump for the Phils, opposing Jacob deGrom.
Notes: The Phils enter play today having lost each of their last nine games against the Texas Rangers (since 4/1/14) . . . Prior to today’s game, the Phillies finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2023 regular season … The 26-man roster includes 10 former All-Stars who have collectively earned 23 selections to the Midsummer Classic … Additionally, 22 of the 26 players have appeared in the postseason, playing 284 combined postseason games … In total, of the 26 players on the Opening Day roster, five have made their first Opening Day roster: RHP Andrew Bellatti, OF Dalton Guthrie, 1B Darick Hall, RHP Yunior Marte, and LHP Andrew Vasquez.
Phillies Lineup: Turner 6, Schwarber DH, Realmuto 2, Hall 3, Castellanos 9, Stott 4, Bohm 5, Cave 7, Marsh 8, Nola RHP.
Rangers Lineup: Semien 4, Seager 6, Lowe 3, Garcia 8, Jung 5, Heim 2, Grossman 9, Miller DH, Smith 7, deGrom RHP.
Transactions: The Phillies traded for outfielder Cristian Pache on Wednesday, sending minor league hurler Billy Sullivan to Oakland. The 24-year-old outfielder was once considered one of the best prospects in baseball, but he's floundered offensively and has posted a .439 OPS since his debut in 2020. He's not yet joined the club, so he's not listed on the Opening Day roster.
Injury Updates: The Phillies placed right-hander Nick Nelson (left hamstring strain) and left-handers Cristopher Sánchez (left triceps strain) and Ranger Suárez (left elbow strain) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday . . . The club reinstated right-hander Noah Song from the military list and placed him on the 15-day injured list (back sprain) . . . Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list (recovery from right elbow reconstruction/repair) while Rafael Marchan (right hamate fracture) was placed on the 60-day injured list.
