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vegasphilly wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:08 pm Hoskins to the Brewers.....

If $17M per for two years. Can opt out after one season

The Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Rucker on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Andrew Bellatti was designated for assignment.

Phillies OF Brandon Marsh underwent successful left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery with Dr. Steven Cohen in Philadelphia this morning. It is anticipated that he will return to playing at 3 to 4 weeks and be ready to play by opening day.

The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $2MM contract with right-hander Spencer Turnbull

Turnbull can also earn another $2MM in incentives.

The appeal here is that he's a starting pitcher who had success in the past, before TJS, and that he has a minor-league option remaining. He'll likely join Kolby Allard in Triple-A in the starting rotation, where they'll be stretched out and pitching regularly in case the need arises in Philly for a starting pitcher.

[Philadelphia Phillies claimed RHP Kaleb Ort off waivers from Miami Marlins.]

[Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP David Buchanan to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.]

They should have a much more useful Triple-A rotation this year: Buchanan, Allard, Turnbull, Castillo, Abel....

Bellinger off the board

Marchan out with back issues. Sad