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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
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Phillies Reliever José Ruiz Heading to Rival Braves After Wavier Claim
Phillies Reliever José Ruiz Heading to Rival Braves After Wavier Claim originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Back on June 1st, the Phillies decided to juggle their bullpen by promoting No. 12 prospect Seth Johnson back to the majors. To make room for the starter-turned-reliever on the roster, Philly designated José Ruiz for assignment. Advertisement Ruiz, who is out of minor league options, was exposed to waivers, giving the other 29 clubs a shot at claiming him. One of them did. The NL East Rival Atlanta Braves, who have their own bullpen woes this season, chose to pick up Ruiz. They will hope that the 30-year-old righty can somewhat return to form after starting off 2025 with several issues. Ruiz is in his seventh full season of major league action. Last year with Philadelphia, he pitched to a respectable 3.71 ERA with 52 strikeouts and a 1.33 WHIP in 51 innings. However, this spring has presented one challenge after another for Ruiz. He struggled to the tune of an ERA just under 5 through April, went on the 15-day IL, then came back to more struggles. He allowed five runs in his last outing to the Mulwaukee Brewers, prompting Philly to cut ties. José Ruiz had three holds early this season but otherwise wasn't nearly effective enough for the Phillies to keep Streicher-Imagn Images Ruiz joins a Braves club that has gone through it's share of former Philly arms. Hector Neris and Enyel De Los Santos both made the club out of spring training. Neris was cut after a terrible first week, while De Los Santos is still on board with a sub-3 ERA. Craig Kimbrel returned to Atlanta as well, but he only pitched one game for them before being DFA'd. Advertisement Atlanta's bullpen is right in the middle of MLB with a combined 3.83 ERA. If Ruiz can reset in the new environment, he could cause problems for his old club with the division still far from decided. Related: Phillies' Bryce Harper Gets Horrible Injury News Related: Former Phillies Reliever Blasts Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas Amid Struggles This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
01-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Phillies shake up bullpen, designate José Ruiz for assignment, recall Seth Johnson from Triple-A
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-handed reliever Seth Johnson on Sunday before their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room on the roster, reliever José Ruiz was designated for assignment. Johnson, 26, is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 33 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, transitioning from the starting rotation to a relief role. He made one appearance for the Phillies last year, allowing nine earned runs in 2 1/3 innings on Sept. 8 against Miami.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Phillies shake up bullpen, designate José Ruiz for assignment, recall Seth Johnson from Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson looks to the dugout before a baseball game against the Athletics Saturday, May 24, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-handed reliever Seth Johnson on Sunday before their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room on the roster, reliever José Ruiz was designated for assignment. Advertisement Johnson, 26, is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 33 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, transitioning from the starting rotation to a relief role. He made one appearance for the Phillies last year, allowing nine earned runs in 2 1/3 innings on Sept. 8 against Miami. Johnson was acquired by the Phillies from Baltimore on July 30, 2024, in a trade for Gregory Soto. Ruiz had an 8.16 ERA in 14 1/3 innings this season, including allowing five runs in one inning of Saturday's 17-7 loss to the Brewers. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 5-1 record and 3.71 ERA in 52 appearances in 2024. The move is part of a bigger restructuring of the Phillies' bullpen. Manager Rob Thomson announced that Taijuan Walker would move to the bullpen on a permanent basis. Mick Abel will take Walker's place in the starting rotation Thursday in Toronto. Advertisement Walker has made 10 appearances, including eight starts and two long relief appearances, with a 2-4 record and 3.53 ERA in 43 1/3 innings. Thomson will use Walker in one-inning roles. The 32-year-old Walker has been primarily a starter throughout his 13-year career. He is in the third year of a $72 million, four-year contract. 'I think Tai's got a chance to make us a lot better coming out of the 'pen,' Thomson said. Abel made his major league debut on May 18, throwing six scoreless innings. The 23-year-old was the 15th overall pick in the 2020 amadeur draft. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
01-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Phillies shake up bullpen, designate José Ruiz for assignment, recall Seth Johnson from Triple-A
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-handed reliever Seth Johnson on Sunday before their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room on the roster, reliever José Ruiz was designated for assignment. Johnson, 26, is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 33 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, transitioning from the starting rotation to a relief role. He made one appearance for the Phillies last year, allowing nine earned runs in 2 1/3 innings on Sept. 8 against Miami. Johnson was acquired by the Phillies from Baltimore on July 30, 2024, in a trade for Gregory Soto. Ruiz had an 8.16 ERA in 14 1/3 innings this season, including allowing five runs in one inning of Saturday's 17-7 loss to the Brewers. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 5-1 record and 3.71 ERA in 52 appearances in 2024. The move is part of a bigger restructuring of the Phillies' bullpen. Manager Rob Thomson announced that Taijuan Walker would move to the bullpen on a permanent basis. Mick Abel will take Walker's place in the starting rotation Thursday in Toronto. Walker has made 10 appearances, including eight starts and two long relief appearances, with a 2-4 record and 3.53 ERA in 43 1/3 innings. Thomson will use Walker in one-inning roles. The 32-year-old Walker has been primarily a starter throughout his 13-year career. He is in the third year of a $72 million, four-year contract. 'I think Tai's got a chance to make us a lot better coming out of the 'pen,' Thomson said. Abel made his major league debut on May 18, throwing six scoreless innings. The 23-year-old was the 15th overall pick in the 2020 amadeur draft. ___ AP MLB:
