Back to the Philadelphia Phillies Newsfeed

Phillies announce trade, roster moves as free agency begins

MLB free agency is officially underway and with that, the Phillies announced several roster moves.

  • Right-handed pitcher Devin Sweet was acquired from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. He was added to the 40-man roster.
  • Right-handed pitcher John McMillon was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
  • Right-handed pitcher Alan Rangel was selected to the 40-man roster.

To make room for the three pitchers on the 40-man, the Phillies outrighted the following players: right-handed pitchers Yunior Marte, Luis Ortiz, and Freddy Tarnok, along with left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard and infielder Rodolfo Castro.