​Houston, Texas – October 29: Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski watches proceedings before Game Two of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images. In New York, New York – June 27: Don Mattingly, wearing number 8, of the Philadelphia Phillies, signals for a pitching change during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 27, 2026, in New York City. Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images.
On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to continue their series with the Detroit Tigers in Michigan, coming off a 10-2 defeat on Friday. Getty Images notes this matchup as part of the ongoing Phillies-Tigers storyline.
Also on Saturday, the Phillies announced the selection of Tyler Spangler in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Phillies’ Player Development team stated, “Welcome to the Phillies, Tyler! The Phillies have selected shortstop Tyler Spangler from De La Salle High School (California) with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.”
Reaction to Spangler’s selection has been mixed but largely enthusiastic. Alex Carr commented, “The Phillies are selecting prep infielder Tyler Spangler with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. He’s a prep bat who does everything well: exceptional hit tool, raw power, and likely to stick at shortstop. This is an incredibly exciting talent.”
@FuturePhils chimed in, “With the 36th pick, the Phillies select Tyler Spangler, a high school shortstop. Spangler might have been a top-round selection if not for a back injury that limited his senior season. The left-handed bat has huge tools and a strong chance to stay at shortstop.” MLB Draft followers noted, “With the 36th pick in the 2026 Draft, the Phillies choose De La Salle (California) shortstop Tyler Spangler, No. 53 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.” Getty images accompany these updates, including a shot of Mattingly signaling for a pitching change during the June 27, 2026 game at Citi Field in New York.
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