NL East: Effects of the 2026 WBC

On the cusp of World Baseball Classic, we asked our PT TOMORROW writers this week to reflect on how the players moving to WBC camps will affect each MLB team (job battles, lineup decisions, extended looks at non-WBC players) over this stretch in March. 

 

Philadelphia Phillies

Significant WBC participants: José Alvarado (Venezuela)Bryce Harper (United States)Brad Keller (United States)Jesús Luzardo (Venezuela)Aaron Nola (Italy)Johan Rojas (Dominican Republic)Cristopher Sánchez (Dominican Republic)Kyle Schwarber (United States)Edmundo Sosa (Panama)Garrett Stubbs (Israel)Taijuan Walker (Mexico)

Spring training effects: The Phillies are losing a significant number of players from their organization...

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