By Todd Zolecki

The Phillies have a host of non-roster invitees that have a chance to make the Opening Day roster.

The list includes outfielder Bobby Abreu and right-handers Shawn Camp, Jeff Manship and David Buchanan.

Those possibilities and others are why the Phillies announced today they have outrighted right-hander Michael Stutes from the 40-man roster. More moves like this could be coming before Opening Day on March 31 in Texas.

The move gives the Phillies 39 players on the 40-man.

Stutes, who cleared waivers, is in Minor League camp. He has battled shoulder injuries the past two seasons. His fastball averaged 93 mph in 2011, but hit just 88–89 mph this spring.

“It was based on what we’ve seen this spring and the last couple of months last season,” Ruben Amaro Jr. said. “And we have guys in camp that we’re looking at for the rotation, the bullpen and the bench. This just opens up a spot for us.”

Of course, the Phillies also could add from outside the organization, but at this time a player already in camp being moved onto the 40-man roster is more likely.