MAY 4, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Matt Gelb: The Phillies shuffled their bullpen by... - The AthleticThe Phillies shuffled their bullpen by purchasing Jeff Hoffman’s contract and optioning Yunior Marte. Hoffman, 30, exercised the out clause...
Nick Nelson - Activated and optionedNelson (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday and optioned to Double-A Reading.
ImpactNelson is fully recovered from the left hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-March, but the Phillies don't have a spot for him right now on their active roster. He had been getting stretched out for a starting role on his minor-league rehab assignment.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
James McArthur - Designated for assignmentMcArthur was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Thursday.
ImpactThis move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Jeff Hoffman, who is joining the Phillies' bullpen. McArthur had posted a 7.31 ERA in 16 innings (four starts, one relief appearance) this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Yunior Marte - Optioned to Triple-AMarte was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
ImpactWith the promotion of Jeff Hoffman to the major-league squad, Marte will head to the minors to make room for Hoffman on the roster. Marte hasn't found much success in the majors this season, allowing 10 earned runs through just five innings of work, and he will likely remain in Triple-A until he shows major signs of improvement.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jeff Hoffman - Contract selected by PHIHoffman had his contract selected by the Phillies on Thursday.
ImpactHoffman triggered the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with Philly earlier this week, forcing the hand of the reigning NL champs. He had racked up 16 strikeouts through nine innings of relief this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley but was holding an overall 7.00 ERA. The right-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage bullpen role.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dodgers vs. Padres roundtable: Did 2022 NLDS signal a power shift in NL West?The Dodgers and the San Diego Padres play for the first time since their meeting in last season's postseason matchup. What will we see from...
MAY 4, 2023•LATIMES.COM
Jeff Hoffman - Exercises opt-out clauseHoffman exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Phillies earlier this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
ImpactHoffman has yet to be officially released, so perhaps the two sides were able to come to a new agreement. If not, he will soon become a free agent. The 30-year-old right-hander has flashed improved velocity this season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley but was sporting an ugly 7.00 ERA through nine innings of relief in the International League.
MAY 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
