Trea Turner leading off? Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup for Opening Day 2025

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Opening Day is finally as the Philadelphia Phillies get set to face the Washington Nationals to open the 2025 season.

Here's a look at the Opening Day roster and lineup as the Phillies look to rebound from last season's National League Divisional round loss to the New York Mets

No matter the month
No matter the reason pic.twitter.com/7f5aCjxI0n

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 27, 2025

Phillies starting lineup for Opening Day 2025​

1. Trea Turner, SS
2. Bryce Harper, 1B
3. Alec Bohm, 3B
4. Kyle Schwarber, DH
5. J.T. Realmuto, C
6. Max Kepler, LF
7. Nick Castellanos, RF
8. Bryson Stott, 2B
9. Brandon Marsh, CF

Nationals starting lineup for Opening Day 2025​

O N E. pic.twitter.com/iXgbLqGj7N

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 27, 2025

1. CJ Abrams, SS
2. James Wood, LF
3. Luis Garcia Jr., 2B
4. Josh Bell, DH
5. Nathaniel Lowe, 1B
6. Paul DeJong, 3B
7. Keibert Ruiz, C
8. Dylan Crews, RF
9. Jacob Young, CF

Who is the Opening Day Phillies starter?​

We're rollin' with Wheels on Opening Day pic.twitter.com/yILKNV2McT

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 17, 2025

Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced that Zack Wheeler will start Opening Day against the Nationals. It will be Wheeler's second straight Opening Day start for the Phils.

Meanwhile, the Nationals will send left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore to the mound.

What time is the Phillies game today?​

First pitch of the Phillies-Nationals game in Washington is set for 4:05 p.m.

How to watch the Phillies on Opening Day

How to watch Phillies vs. Nationals on Opening Day​

The game will be on NBC10 and NBCSP+. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.

When is Phillies' home opener in 2025?​

The Phillies will hold their home opener at Citizen Bank Park on March 31. The Phillies will open against the Colorado Rockies.

Philadelphia's first home weekend series will be April 4-6 against the Dodgers.

Phillies Opening Day roster​

Catcher: J.T. Realmuto, Rafael Marchán

First base: Bryce Harper

Second base: Bryson Stott

Shortstop: Trea Turner

Third base: Alec Bohm

Outfielder: Nick Castellanos, Max Kepler, Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas

Designated hitter: Kyle Schwarber

Bench: Kody Clemens and Edmundo Sosa

Starting pitchers: Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sánchez, Taijuan Walker and Zack Wheeler

Bullpen: José Alvarado, Tanner Banks, Carlos Hernández, Orion Kerkering, Jordan Romano, Joe Ross, José Ruiz and Matt Strahm.

*Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez and outfielder Weston Wilson will open the season on the injured list.

2025 World Series odds​

Here are the latest World Series odds as of Monday, March 24:

• Dodgers (+240)
• Braves (+900)
• Yankees (+900)
• Phillies (+1100)
• Mets (+1200)
• Orioles (+1600)
• Red Sox (+1800)
• Astros (+1800)
• Rangers (+2200)
• Diamondbacks (+3000)
• Cubs (+3000)
• Tigers (+3000)
• Twins (+3000)
• Mariners (+3000)
• Padres (+3000)
• Guardians (+3500)
• Royals (+4000)
• Brewers (+5000)
• Rays (+5000)
• Blue Jays (+6600)
• Reds (+8000)
• Giants (+8000)
• Pirates (+12500)
• Cardinals (+12500)
• Athletics (+20000)
• Nationals (+20000)
• Angels (+25000)
• White Sox (+50000)
• Rockies (+50000)
• Marlins (+50000)

All odds via BetMGM.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Phillies starting lineup for Opening Day 2025 vs. Nationals

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