Zach Eflin, Jake Thompson Will Start In Phillies Futures Series
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Phillies will play against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The big league club will play against the "futures" on Thursday in Reading, PA and then again on Saturday, April 2nd at Citizens Bank Park. On Wednesday, the roster for the future team was announced.
Here is roster for Phillies Futures Games tomorrow in Reading and Sat in Phila. Should be a good jawn. pic.twitter.com/NCyqJQZ306
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) March 30, 2016
21-year-old righty Zach Eflin will get the start on Thursday at 6:05 p.m. in Reading. Eflin was acquired by the Phillies in the Jimmy Rollins trade, before the 2015 season. Right-hander Mark Appel 25, who was acquired in the Ken Giles deal this past December, will follow Eflin on Thursday.
On Saturday, 22-year-old righty Jake Thompson -- who was acquired in the Cole Hamels deal -- will make the start for the futures at CBP.
Many eyes will be on shortstop and top MLB prospect J.P. Crawford, as well as outfielder Nick Williams.
Pitchers (9): Right-handers Mark Appel, Victor Arano, Zach Eflin, Miguel Nunez, Ricardo Pinto, Edubray Ramos and Jake Thompson, and left-handers Joely Rodriguez and Tom Windle.
Catchers (2): Jorge Alfaro and Andrew Knapp.
Infielders (9): Malquin Canelo, J.P. Crawford, Rhys Hoskins, Tommy Joseph, Scott Kingery, Angelo Mora, Brock Stassi, Jesmuel Valentin and Mitch Walding.
Outfielders (6): Aaron Brown, Dylan Cozens, Andrew Pullin, Roman Quinn, Carlos Tocci and Nick Williams.