Daily News | Phillies’ opening day rotation could include an unlikely face, other observations from Phillies-Pirates
The 31-year-old free agent signee has floated between roles throughout his career. While he spent last season as a high-leverage reliever for the Red Sox, he also has three seasons in which he started at least three games. Only four years ago, he started 16 games for the Padres, logging 114⅔ innings during the 2019 campaign.
“I joked with , this is the only camp I’ve been changed from a reliever to a starter,” Strahm said. “I usually show up to camp as a starter and get changed to a reliever.” The Phillies have yet to announce their opening day rotation, but Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler are expected to start Games 1 and 2. Righty Taijuan Walker is also expected to be ready to assume a full workload once the season starts. He threw four innings in the World Baseball Classic last week and will start for the Phillies on Wednesday, per Thomson.
“Obviously our starters have had some bumps and bruises throughout spring,” Strahm said after striking out three and walking one in 2⅓ scoreless innings against the Pirates. “As long as I’m stretched out heading into the season, I can do anything.”returns to the Phillies’ lineup sooner rather than later
, they’ll have the good fortune of counting on two of the hottest hitters in camp to replace his lefty power for however long is necessary. Darick Hall and Jake Cave both added to their lofty extra-base hit totals against the Pirates, Hall with a double and Cave with a home run. The Phillies are still finalizing their plans for their opening day bench.
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