It has been a long and winding journey for pitcher Mark Appel, but the former first overall pick is finally a major leaguer.
According to Philadelphia Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb, the club is calling up Appel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Phillies put Connor Brogdon on the Covid IL. They are calling up Mark Appel.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) June 25, 2022
The 30-year-old is truly a remarkable story. After struggling in the minors for the better part of five years with the Astros and Phillies, Appel stepped away from baseball in January of 2018.