Phillies Utility Player Taking Reps In Center Field; Vying For Opening Day Role

Expanding his versatility.

Philadelphia Phillies utility man will get some outfield work this spring.

Edmundo Sosa is working on learning to play center field. #Phillies will get him into games there in spring training with the hope that he could do it during the season.

— Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) February 20, 2023

With both Matt Vierling and Nick Maton joining the Detroit Tigers this offseason, Sosa has an increased chance of opening the season in a reserve role for the Phillies.

As a result, some added versatility only helps to land him a role on the Phillies' 40-man roster as he looks to develop into a super-utility specialist.

As of right now, there is no backup option behind Brandon Marsh in center, so if Sosa proves capable, he could take over that role.

The twenty-six-year-old joined the Phillies in the second half of the 2022 season, getting into 25 games and posting a strong .315/.345/.593 triple-slash line, with two home runs, 13 RBIs, three stolen bases and nine runs scored.
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