Who is on the Philadelphia Phillies’ Opening Day roster?

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Opening Day roster is here, featuring many of the key names that have been around since the team's 2022 run to the World Series, along with several youngsters who will start a season in the big leagues for the first time.

The Youth Movement: Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford Make the Cut

Rookies Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford made the cut and will experience the fanfare of Opening Day for the first time.

Rotation & Bullpen: Cristopher Sánchez Takes the Mound for Opener

Meanwhile, the bullpen features closer Johan Duran and Brad Keller at the back-end, along with four left-handed pitchers.

Cristopher Sánchez will start Opening Day on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park, followed by Aaron Nola and Jesús Luzardo. Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm will make up the top four in the lineup again.

Philadelphia made the following moves official on Wednesday:

• Selected to the major league roster: Justin Crawford
• Optioned to Triple-A Reno: Christian Cairo
• Designated for assignment: Garrett Stubbs
• Placed on 15-day injured list: Orion Kerkering (right hamstring strain), Max Lazar (left oblique strain) and Zack Wheeler (right shoulder surgery) all retroactive to March 22.

Phillies’ Opening Day roster

Pitchers (13): Left-handers – José Alvarado, Kyle Backhus, Tanner Banks, Jesús Luzardo, Tim Mayza and Cristopher Sánchez. Right-handers – Jonathan Bowlan, Jhoan Duran, Brad Keller, Aaron Nola, Andrew Painter, Zach Pop and Taijuan Walker.

Catchers (2): Rafael Marchán and J.T. Realmuto.

Infielders (6): Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Dylan Moore, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott and Trea Turner.

Outfielders (4): Justin Crawford, Adolis García, Otto Kemp and Brandon Marsh.

Designated Hitter (1): Kyle Schwarber.

How to Follow: Opening Day Watch Party at The Anchorage

The Phillies open the season on Thursday against the Texas Rangers with Sánchez facing Nathan Eovaldi, with first pitch at 4:10 pm.

The Sports Bash will be live at The Anchorage in Somers Point for a live Opening Day Phillies watch Party with a chance to win tickets to see the Phillies play in Baltimore on July 31st this season.