The Phillies signed the former Braves left-hander to a free agent deal after a strong KBO season. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source.
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the market for more bullpen additions and even the starting rotation could help this offseason. However, they are not expected to spend big money due to needs at catcher and some other positions.
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They’ve already added some veterans to their pitching staff, and more moves are expected, especially with one-year free agency.
Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the Phillies have added one such player, a former Atlanta Braves left-hander who has a solid 2025 season in the KBO.
Phillies sign former Braves left-hander after strong KBO season
“League sources say left-hander Tucker Davidson and the Phillies have agreed to a deal in the minors,” Salmon reported. “Davidson had a 3.65 ERA pitching in the KBO last season (22 starts, 123 1/3 innings).”
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This is a quality depth signing for the Phillies, as they’re taking a chance on a former MLB pitcher who had a solid year in the KBO.
For Tucker Davidson, this is a minor league deal and the Phillies won’t spend much to bring him in. He won’t take up a spot on the 40-man roster, but will be a member of spring training with a chance to prove he’s worthy of an MLB roster spot.
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While he had a solid KBO season, posting a 3.65 ERA in 22 starts, his previous MLB experience left a lot to be desired.
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The 29-year-old made his MLB debut with the Braves in 2020, appearing in nine games for the Braves over the next two and a half seasons, posting a 5.11 ERA in the process.
With the Los Angeles Angels, he had a 6.72 ERA in 26 games, and with the Kansas City Royals, he had a 5.03 ERA in 20 games. But in 2024, he made one appearance with the Baltimore Orioles, pitching 4.2 scoreless innings.
He came to the Phillies as a cheap depth signing. If it works out, he’s a quality prospect, and if it doesn’t, it’s a low-risk move for Dombrowski and the Phillies.