Ruiz agreed to a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Monday.
The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, though Ruiz should be viewed as a long shot to secure a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen. Over 38 big-league appearances with the White Sox and Diamondbacks in 2023 spanning 44.1 innings, Ruiz posted a 5.89 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 39:21 K:BB while serving up 10 home runs.
Phillies' Aaron Nola: Inks seven-year deal with Philly
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Nola and the Phillies agreed to a seven-year, $172 million contract Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski indicated the organization's top priority this offseason was re-signing Nola, and the two sides didn't take long to come to terms on a long-term deal. The 30-year-old right-hander's 4.46 ERA in 2023 was a bit underwhelming, but he's been one of the more reliable pitchers in baseball over the past six years with at least 32 starts in each full season. He's also topped 200 strikeouts in each of those campaigns and appears poised to finish out his career in Philadelphia.
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Phillies' Jake Cave: Avoids arbitration
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Cave agreed to a one-year contract with the Phillies on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but it's probably worth something close to the $950,000 he earned in 2023. Cave gives Philly some left-handed pop off the bench while also providing corner-outfield depth.
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Phillies' Garrett Stubbs: Reaches agreement with Phils
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Stubbs avoided arbitration Friday with the Phillies on a one-year contract.
Stubbs slashed just .204/.274/.283 over 41 regular-season games in 2023 and drew only one postseason plate appearance, but the backup catcher figures to return to that role behind J.T. Realmuto in 2024.
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Phillies' Dylan Covey: Avoids arbitration with Philly
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Covey signed a one-year contract with the Phillies on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Covey was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers this past May and went on to deliver a solid 3.69 ERA across 39 innings of work with Philly. He projects to fill a long-relief role in 2024.
The Phillies acquired Moore and Hendry Mendez from the Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for Oliver Dunn.
Moore was the 72nd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of the University of Arkansas and batted .233/.321/.361 with eight homers and 26 steals across 123 games this past season for High-A Wisconsin. The 21-year-old has made 125 professional starts at second base and 58 at shortstop.
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Phillies' Hendry Mendez: Heads to Philly in trade
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The Phillies acquired Mendez and Robert Moore from the Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for Oliver Dunn.
Mendez spent the majority of the 2023 season with the High-A affiliate of the Brewers, slashing .236/.307/.326 with three home runs across 62 games in the Midwest League. He can play all three outfield spots and just turned 20 years old but still has a lot to work on offensively.
