
"Phillies Make Moves: Trade, Extension, and Roster Set for Opening Day"
The Philadelphia Phillies had a busy Sunday, trading Jake Cave to the Rockies for cash considerations, extending Matt Strahm's contract through 2025 with a club/vesting option for 2026, and reassigning Andrew Bellatti and Jose Ruiz to minor-league camp. The moves provide more clarity for the Opening Day roster, likely leading to Johan Rojas and Cristian Pache making the team. The trade of Cave, who was out of options, ensures the Phillies don't lose him for nothing, while the team's bench may skew right-handed with limited lefty options. The pitching staff also appears to be solidified, with the Strahm extension reportedly worth $7.5 million in 2025 and 2026.




