The Philadelphia Phillies have pitchers and catchers in training camp, and with full spring training workouts right around the corner, there are still a few spots the Phillies could bolster with invites to spring training to fill some needs.

The Phillies continue to look for ways to get better, and the team did announce two minor league deals already, adding former top prospect Christian Arroyo and former Phillie Óscar Mercado as depth. The competition is good for the Phillies’ spring training roster and could provide an extra spark to get past that next level.

With a handful of free agents still available, the Phillies could look to further add a utility infielder, outfielder or some pitching help, as you can never have too many arms for depth. Here are some players who make sense for the Phillies this spring.

Brendan Rodgers, 2B

One of the first infielders the Phillies should look at is Brendan Rodgers. He is a six-year veteran player who has spent all his time with the Colorado Rockies. He is a former top-five draft pick, selected No. 3 overall in 2015, and a former Gold Glove winner in 2022. Rodgers could look to reset his career with a solid spring training performance this late into free agency. He hit .267 last season with 13 home runs and 54 RBI and could turn into a valuable piece off the bench if needed.

Rodgers would provide a cheap option who could see time in a utility role, giving other players rest when needed. He would help the Phillies defensively, and the thought of adding a player with solid defense ability could spark the team looking for bench help. This would allow potential moves in Edmundo Sosa or Kody Clemens and bring more depth to the roster.

Mark Canha, OF

Canha is a veteran outfielder who could provide help for a Phillies outfield that continues to look for platoon options. The Phillies are left-handed heavy with Brandon Marsh, Max Kepler, Kody Clemens, and Kyle Schwarber all as options for the outfield. It would not hurt this team to bring in a right-handed bat who has played 10 years in the big leagues.

The Phillies have been rumored before to be looking at Canha. As he sits in free agency into the middle of February, he could become more of a realistic option. Canha’s a career .249 hitter with 120 home runs, 459 RBI, and a bWAR of 15.3.

As a right-handed bat against left-handed pitching, Canha could be the player the Phillies hoped Austin Hayes was supposed to be after the last trade deadline. He is a versatile player who would see some time at both corner outfield positions while also being able to play first base.

Will Smith, LHP

The first reliever option is a veteran left-handed reliever who has been in the league for 12 years. Smith. Spring training is the perfect time to see if the 35-year-old can provide a spark to this Phillies club. He has made one All-Star Game and is a three-time World Series champion.

Even though he struggled to a 6.53 ERA in 41 1/3 innings last season with the Kansas City Royals, he is an option who could be looking to have one last ride with a ball club, in which he would look to be a contender as he has done over the last few seasons. It makes sense for the Phillies to add another lefty after trading for Tanner Banks last season and seeing him struggle down the stretch.

Smith could also turn into a veteran leader for a bullpen that has had issues last postseason. His leadership could take the bullpen to another level after seeing regular-season success disappear in the big games.

Anthony DeSclafani, RHP

Anthony DeSclafani is looking for a new opportunity after suffering an arm injury in 2024. The 34-year-old pitcher has not thrown in a live MLB game since 2023. Like the Phillies taking a chance on Spencer Turnbull and seeing his success a season ago, this move makes a lot of sense as a similar low-risk, high-reward move. He can be a long-man out of the bullpen and mix in starting pitching work

DeSclafani’s best years were his three with the San Francisco Giants, with a 3.99 ERA and a record of 17-17. Coming off his injury, he could benefit from a minor league deal to see if he could work his way back up through spring training and even some minor league innings before getting back to the big leagues. He could benefit from a slower ramp-up as well with a team like the Phillies that has depth and would not need to rush him back.