The Phillies announced Friday morning that they have signed outfielder Collin Cowgill and Ryan Flaherty to minor-league contracts. They both received invites to major-league spring training.
Cowgill’s signing was originally reported Thursday by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Flaherty’s signing was reported Wednesday by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.
Cowgill spent 2017 in San Diego’s minor-league system. He played 58 games in Triple-A, posting a .235/.297/.390 line with seven home runs and 24 runs batted in. Cowgill primarily played in right field but also saw considerable time in center.