The Philadelphia Phillies began their spring training season with games against the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing players vying for bullpen and bench spots. Notably, Justin Crawford has made swing adjustments aiming to reduce his groundball rate, while left-hander Kyle Backhus improved his velocity, making him a contender for a bullpen position. Additionally, Seth Johnson impressed with high strikeout potential but needs to improve early count strikes. The Phillies are focused on enhancing their pitching depth, particularly for left-handed relief.
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