As a long cold snap starts to thaw in Pennsylvania, Spring Training is right around the corner for the Philadelphia Phillies. Soon, pictures and videos of squad workouts and bullpens will flood social media. New, unrecognizable faces will inevitably be part of the scores of Phillies.
With pitchers and catchers reporting to Clearwater on Wednesday, here's who you could see throwing for the Phillies for the first time.
Let's start with the pitchers that will almost certainly be part of the Big League roster on Opening Day. Brad Keller might be the Phillies' most notable new addition for 2026. He received a two-year $22 million contract with the Phillies after reviving his career as a reliever with the Cubs a year ago. In Wrigleyville, Keller posted a sterling 2.06 ERA with a 9.7 K/9. His added 3.4 MPH on his fastball took his career from a five-starter to a dominant setup man. He won't be in camp much, as he'll be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Jonathan Bowlan came to the Phillies in a trade that sent former All-Star Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old righty had a decent season with the Royals. He posted a 3.86 ERA while going between Triple-A and the majors. During his last call-up, he recorded a 2.55 ERA with 22 K in 17.2 IP. He features a heavy sinker that averages 96.1 MPH.
Zach McCambley was selected in the Rule 5 Draft by the Phillies from the Miami Marlins organization. The New Jersey native has a decent shot at sticking on the roster. Last year, he had a 2.90 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A. He struck out 83 batters in 63 IP.
Kyle Backhus was acquired in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's a sidewinding lefty with minor-league options still available. He had a 4.62 ERA in his debut in 2025.
Yoniel Curet also arrived in a trade. The Phillies acquired him from the Tampa Bay Rays for Tommy McCollum. He had an impressive 2024 but an injury-plagued 2025.
Zach Pop signed a major league deal for $900K. He's struggled over the past couple of seasons but possesses a fastball that averages over 96 MPH.
Chase Shugart was swapped for Francisco Loreto with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 45 major league innings, Shugart posted a 3.40 ERA. He had a 1.74 ERA in 20.2 Triple-A innings.
