Cozens among four Phillies reassigned to minor league camp Monday

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Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor  

Opening Day is inching closer in Major League Baseball and teams are beginning to make some roster cuts as Spring Training progresses into its third full week of play. After sending four players to minor league camp on Sunday, the Phillies reassigned four more on Monday morning before their game against Baltimore, including slugging outfielder Dylan Cozens. 

#Phillies have optioned RHP Drew Anderson, OF Dylan Cozens, LHP Elniery Garcia & RHP Alberto Tirado to minor league camp.

— Phillies (@Phillies) March 13, 2017

RHP Victor Arano has been reassigned to minor league camp. #Phillies now have 53 players remaining in major league camp.

— Phillies (@Phillies) March 13, 2017

Cozens, 22, appeared in 11 games this spring, hitting .190 (4-for-21) with three RBIs, four walks, 11 strikeouts and three steals. He will start the 2017 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Anderson, 22, hurled five innings over two games in Grapefruit League action, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out seven. He could start his season in Double-A after splitting time between Lakewood and Clearwater in 2016.

Tirado, 22, appeared in two games, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out two as well. He'll likely begin the 2017 campaign with Advanced 'A' Clearwater.

Arano, 22, did not pitch for the Phillies during his time with the club this spring. He went 1-1 with a 2.16 ERA in 11 appearances with Double-A Reading last season. Arano will probably start there once minor league season begins.