Phillies Pitchers and Catchers Report. What's Next? | Hittin' Season
Will Zack Wheeler be ready by Opening Day? Is Aaron Nola cooked? Can Bryce Harper be elite again? How much impact will the rookies make? On Episode 1045 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh try to answer some of the toughest questions facing the 2026 Phillies as pitchers and catchers begin reporting to Clearwater over the next few days. Also, some news about Wheeler's recovery timetable, when Nick Castellanos might get traded and Dave Dombrowski discusses a top prospect who could be a fast riser through the minors this year.
Chapters:
00:00 - Spring Training Preview
02:10 - The Importance of the BP Annual
04:33 - Media Landscape for the Nationals
05:51 - Zack Wheeler Update
09:28 - Starting Pitching Depth Concerns
12:53 - Nick Castellanos Trade Talks
17:20 - Gage Wood's Potential
22:07 - Youth Movement in the Phillies
23:06 - Key Questions for the 2026 Season
24:36 - Pitching Performance and Expectations
29:26 - Assessing Aaron Nola's Future
32:34 - Rookies and Their Impact on the Season
38:05 - Bryce Harper's Role in 2026
42:39 - Spring Training Preview and Non-Roster Invitees
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