Freddy Galvis signs 2-year deal with Japan's SoftBank Hawks
Veteran MLB infielder Freddy Galvis has signed a two-year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japanese baseballDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading to Japan Galvis is expected to sign with the NPB's Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Yahoo Japan reports.
Impact While Galvis has never been confused for a star, he's better than most players who head overseas. The 32-year-old has spent most of his career as a low-end regular and looked like he was still capable of that in 2021, as his .242/.302/.407 slash line was good for a career-best 90 wRC+, a perfectly adequate number for a shortstop. Given the uncertainty that comes with MLB's lockout, however, it's likely he saw a guaranteed deal in Japan as far more appealing than waiting out the labor strife stateside, especially as he wasn't necessarily guaranteed a big-league deal once the situation is eventually resolved.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs 14th homer Galvis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 loss to the Marlins on Sunday.
Impact Galvis took Miami starter Pablo Lopez deep in the second inning to get Philadelphia on the board but failed to contribute in his other at-bats. The 31-year-old concludes the season with a .242/.302/.407 slash line, 14 home runs, 53 runs and 40 RBI in 104 games between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Galvis isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Galvis will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games as he's in the midst of an 0-for-17 slump at the plate. Ronald Torreyes will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Galvis isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Galvis has gone 0-for-17 with eight strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last four games. Ronald Torreyes will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Galvis will sit Saturday against the Pirates.
Impact Galvis has emerged as the Phillies' primary third baseman, moving ahead of Ronald Torreyes. He'll hit the bench Saturday after going hitless in two straight games. Torreyes will be rewarded with a start after hitting a pinch-hit homer in Friday's victory.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Taking over at third base Galvis is starting at third base and batting sixth Friday against the Mets, marking his fourth start in the past five games.
Impact Galvis has a .286/.359/.686 slash line with four homers, two doubles, six RBI and eight runs through 12 games in September, and he appears to have usurped Ronald Torreyes as the Phillies' primary third baseman. Galvis should remain a lineup regular down the stretch, especially if he continue to maintain a hot bat.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits including homer Galvis went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.
Impact The 31-year-old went yard off of Alec Mills in the fourth inning, scoring Andrew McCutchen in the process. It was his 13th blast of the year. Since the start of the month, he has four homers and six RBI in 32 at-bats.
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Bound for bench Galvis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Galvis started at three different infield spots -- second base, third base and shortstop -- across each of the past three contests, finishing 2-for-9 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs. His versatility and switch-hitting ability should afford him a handful of starts per week the rest of the season, but Galvis isn't expected to play on an everyday basis while all of Jean Segura, Ronald Torreyes and Didi Gregorius are healthy.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Socks homer Sunday Galvis went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the Marlins.
Impact Galvis blasted his 11th homer of the season with a two-run bomb off starter Elieser Hernandez in the fourth inning, but he also crossed home plate in extras when he scored the winning run following an RBI single from Odubel Herrera. The second baseman is only hitting .246 with a .718 OPS on the season, but he's gone 4-for-12 (.333) with two homers, three RBI, a double and four runs scored in four September games.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Galvis (quadriceps) was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday.
Impact Galvis is ready to go after missing just shy of two months with a strained quadriceps. He's not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays and is likely to serve as primarily a utility man down the stretch. When he gets into a game, it will be his first in a Phillies uniform since the end of the 2017 season but his 643rd overall, as he spent his first six major-league seasons with the team. Enyel De Los Santos, whom the Phillies acquired for Galvis in a trade with the Phillies back in December of 2017, was optioned to clear a spot for him on the roster.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Begins rehab assignment Galvis (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Galvis was acquired in a trade with the Orioles at the deadline while still battling a strained right quadriceps, an issue he suffered back in late June. The length of his absence means he'll likely need more than just a game or two in the minors before he's cleared to return, though it's not yet clear exactly when the Phillies intend to activate him.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes live BP Galvis (quadriceps) took live batting practice off rehabbing Phillies starter Zach Eflin (kneecap) on Sunday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact While recovering from the right quad strain he sustained June 26 as a member of the Orioles, Galvis has yet to make an appearance for his new organization since being acquired ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Galvis' ability to take swings on the field Sunday is a good sign, but he'll still need to complete a multi-game rehab assignment in the minors before the Phillies bring him back from the 10-day injured list.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freddy Galvis, the link between Phillies eras, is happy, holding court and hungry to win Galvis: "I don’t know if it will be for two months or (longer), but I want to be here and I want to win a World Series with the Phillies."
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Freddy Galvis returns to Phillies in deal with Orioles
Freddy Galvis is back with the Philadelphia Phillies, returning to the franchise where he started his career in a trade with the Baltimore OriolesJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed back to Philly Galvis (quadriceps) was traded from the Orioles to the Phillies on Friday for an undisclosed package, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact He has been on the injured list but was reportedly nearing a rehab assignment prior to this trade. Once fully healthy, Galvis will be an option to spell Didi Gregorius, Jean Segura and Alec Bohm in the infield. He was hitting .249/.306/.414 with nine home runs in 72 games prior to suffering a quadriceps injury.
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