The appearance will make Jenks the last of the pitchers who are assured a spot on the major league roster to appear. He is often a guy that takes his springs rather slowly, but he was given even more of a wait this time around, throwing four bullpen sessions and two sessions against hitters.
"I've never thrown this late before," Jenks said. "It was [pitching coach Curt Young's] idea. He just wanted to get a better look, better feel off the mound before we jump into things."
While many eyes will be on Jenks early, many more will be watching Andrew Miller in his second appearance of the spring. Miller struck out two of the three hitters he faced in his debut, looking very smooth and efficient in doing so. The lanky lefty is one of five pitchers lined up to relieve Stolmy Pimentel, who is starting in place of Josh Beckett.
Beckett's start was pushed back due to his concussion.
Cole Hamels starts for the Phillies.
When and Where
Phillies vs. Red Sox
1:05 p.m.
City of Palms Park, Fort Myers, Fla.
Pitching matchup
Cole Hamels (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Stolmy Pimentel (0-0. 0.00)
Hamels is 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in three career starts vs. Boston.
Lineups
Lineups will be posted before first pitch.
Did you know?
David Ortiz is 5-for-8 with a home run, four RBIs and a stolen base, which he accomplished Wednesday against Atlanta. Ortiz last stole a base in the regular season on Aug. 3, 2008. He has 10 in his career.
