The New York Yankees have made surprising moves recently, adding significant talent to their roster. After acquiring Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins on July 27, the Yankees continued to strengthen their team ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.
On July 30, the Yankees made two notable acquisitions to bolster their pitching staff. They traded for Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs and, unexpectedly, signed former Tampa Bay Rays World Series hero Brett Phillips as a pitcher, according to Francys Romero.
Phillips, who debuted in the MLB in 2017 and spent seven seasons as an outfielder for five different teams, last played for the Los Angeles Angels on October 1, 2023. His transition to pitching is notable, as he had previously pitched in five MLB games, all during blowouts. Despite the circumstances, Phillips’ performances on the mound were entertaining and well-received by fans on social media.
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