Overview
- Moore has triggered an opt-out that gives the Phillies 48 hours to add him to the 40-man roster or he becomes a free agent on Saturday, according to The Athletic.
- The club can also keep him by awarding a spot on the initial 26-man Opening Day roster.
- The 33-year-old Gold Glove utilityman has hit .226 with a .582 OPS in 31 spring at-bats.
- Internal options for a bench role include Bryan De La Cruz, Garrett Stubbs, and Liover Peguero, with De La Cruz producing a .324 spring average as reported.
- If he reaches free agency, teams dealing with injuries such as the Astros, Mets, and Orioles could show interest.