In 2018, Cole Irvin won the International League’s Most Valuable Pitcher Award with a 2.57 ERA in 161 1/3 innings. On Saturday, Cole Irvin was traded to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations.
The Phillies needed to open two spots on the 40-man roster after reportedly agreeing to deals with left-handed pitcher Matt Moore and shortstop Didi Gregorius. It’s likely Moore will replace Irvin, so a corresponding move for Gregorius is needed.
Irvin, 26, struggled in a limited number of appearances with the Phillies. Over 2019 and 2020, the former fifth-round draft pick threw 45 1/3 innings, posting a 6.