Phillies option Kody Clemens to Triple-A to start season

Field Level Media|published: Sun 24th March, 17:01 2024

Mar 18, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Kody Clemens (2) celebrates after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. credits: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder Kody Clemens to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Clemens, the son of former pitcher Roger Clemens, hit .325 this spring with three home runs and 10 RBIs. He had a 1.066 OPS.

He hit .230 with four home runs and 13 RBIs in 47 games last season, playing mostly at first base.

The Phillies are set to carry center fielders Johan Rojas and Cristian Pache on their Opening Day roster.

Clemens is hitting .191 with nine HRs and 30 RBIs in 103 career games after being selected in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Detroit Tigers.

—Field Level Media