Teams had to add players to their 40-man roster today lest they be exposed to other teams in the Rule 5 draft. The Phillies decided on adding three.
These were the three names that we should have expected the team to add to their roster. Painter, we sort of know, is going to be in the starting rotation barring something bad happening. Rincones stands a shot at being a platoon outfielder for the team. McFarlane looks to be some relief depth that might make his debut this season.
Griff McGarry had a shot at being added had the team truly believed in the gains he made, but it looks like they do not. He’ll be able to be selected by a team that thinks they can fix him.
The 40-man roster is at 33.
