The Philadelphia Phillies didn't think this righty was worth a 40-man roster spot, but they probably didn't want him gone altogether.

The Phillies signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a minor league contract earlier this month, per Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Reporter Mike Rodriguez first mentioned the two sides were in agreement and noted that the client of Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment received an invite to major league camp next spring.

Mini-camp began Wednesday for minor leaguers not on the Phillies 40-man roster. As MLB and the MLBPA continue to negotiate the lockout, minor league prospects prepare in Clearwater for an unimpeded season. The crack of bats and the pops of baseball ...

The Phillies made a minor trade Wednesday, acquiring a 24-year-old pitch who was designated for assignment Sunday by the Rays.

In McGarry, the Nationals add a pitcher with an electric arsenal who hasn’t been able to harness it over the plate.

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly swung a trade to acquire a young right-hander from the American League East division.

According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies are trading for a former top prospect of the Rays named Yoniel Curet. The right-hander is 23 years old, is a very interesting player for the Phillies to acquire this offseason.