Ryan Howard went an entire offseason and spring training without a contract, and the chances of him playing another major league game were slim.
Like fellow teammate Jimmy Rollins Phillies fans thought they had seen the last of Howard, but an opportunity to resume his career has presented himself.
According to Mark Bowen Howard will sign a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves and report to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Braves have signed Ryan Howard to a Minor League deal. He’ll go to extended Spring Training and then likely join Triple-A Gwinnett
Atlanta has certainly seen the best of Howard throughout his 13 seasons in Philadelphia.