In his second season running the Phillies front office, Matt Klentak has searched for players who provide a low-risk/high-reward opportunity that could pay off in the long run.
Signing pitcher Pedro Beato to a minor league deal Saturday is another example of Klentak hoping to strike gold with a veteran pitcher.
Once a first round pick by the Orioles, Beato has not pitched in the major leagues since 2014 during his lone season in Atlanta. Prior to playing with the Braves, Beato pitched exclusively out of the bullpen for the Mets and Red Sox.
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