The Philadelphia Phillies minor-league affiliate system will have some changes next season.
The team announced Wednesday afternoon that it invited four clubs to be part of its system in 2021 as part of the new minor-league structure.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Reading Fightin Phils will continue in their respective roles as the Phillies’ Triple-A and Double-A teams, while the lower minor leagues will be revamped.
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws, formerly the Lakewood BlueClaws, will serve as the team’s High-A affiliate, and the Clearwater Threshers will become the Low-A affiliate. The teams had previously served in the opposite capacities.