Free-agent left-hander Fernando Abad and the Phillies have agreed on a Minor League contract, a source told MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman was first to report the agreement.
Sanchez reported that the deal includes a mutual option for 2019.
Abad went 2-1 with a 3.30 ERA in 43 2/3 innings for the Red Sox in 2017. He has a 3.65 career ERA in 317 2/3 frames over eight big league seasons.
The 32-year-old will compete for a spot in Philadelphia's bullpen as a non-roster invitee to Major League Spring Training. He has until March 22 to be added to the Phillies' roster or he will become a free agent.