🚨 JUST IN: Phillies Stars Are Leaving Camp—and These Four Players Are About to Benefit the Most ⚡.DD

The World Baseball Classic arrives in the middle of spring training, temporarily removing several Phillies regulars from daily camp competition.

Feb 26, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. (85) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

With key contributors away, unexpected roster openings will emerge across the lineup and pitching staff.

That absence creates extended auditions for players fighting to solidify roles before Opening Day.

Several Phillies stand to benefit significantly from the additional playing time and exposure.

Bryan De La Cruz enters camp as a non-roster invitee with meaningful major league experience.

After a quiet 2025 season, De La Cruz now has a clear path to earn a platoon role.

His right-handed bat gives him a realistic chance to complement Brandon Marsh in left field.

Strong spring production could immediately place him back on a major league roster.

Gabriel Rincones Jr. is another beneficiary, especially with Kyle Schwarber vacating designated hitter duties temporarily.

Rincones impressed with power in Triple-A and now gains a chance to showcase it against big league pitching.

Extra at-bats may accelerate his timeline toward a potential 2026 debut.

Andrew Painter’s opportunity arrives on the mound, where rotation innings suddenly open up.

With multiple starters away and health questions lingering, Painter should see consistent spring starts.

Those innings allow him to build rhythm and confidence entering a critical season.

Otto Kemp may benefit most from sheer versatility and availability.

With multiple stars absent, Kemp should receive frequent reps across the infield and outfield.

A strong spring could lock him into a steady utility role immediately.

For these four Phillies, the World Baseball Classic isn’t a disruption.

It’s a rare window to change their standing before the season truly begins.