The Bucs sent Class A Advanced Bradenton right-hander Seth McGarry to the Phillies in exchange for Benoit and cash considerations. Benoit was 1-4 with two saves, a 4.07 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 42 innings over 44 appearances for Philadelphia.
"It's always good to try to go and try to make it to the playoffs and hopefully be the guy that they need," Benoit said before leaving the Phillies. "At this time, you never know what's going to happen.