Phillies Sign Outfielder Bryan De La Cruz
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for a busy offseason with key decisions pending on players such as Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto, Harrison Bader, and Ranger Suarez. Amid these moves, the team has taken steps to strengthen its roster.
According to MLB insider Mike Rodriguez, the Phillies have agreed to a one-year minor league contract with 28-year-old outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, who also received an invitation to spring training.
“According to my sources, Dominican Bryan De La Cruz has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies. He signed a one-year minor league contract and received an invitation to spring training.”
De La Cruz will turn 29 at the start of the season. Over five years in MLB, he has been a mixed performer. With the Miami Marlins in 2021 and 2022, he posted a .269 batting average and a .748 OPS across 173 games, earning 1.6 bWAR. However, his production declined in the following three years, with a .243 average, .676 OPS, and a -2.4 bWAR over 318 games.
Recent Team Moves
- Phillies picked up Jose Alvarado’s $9.5 million option.
- Added Bryan De La Cruz as a new outfield option.
Player Overview: Bryan De La Cruz
- Age: 28 (turning 29 before season start)
- Career span: 5 years in MLB
- Notable stats with Marlins (2021–2022): .269 AVG, .748 OPS, 1.6 bWAR
- Decline in last three years: .243 AVG, .676 OPS, -2.4 bWAR
Author’s summary: The Phillies have added Bryan De La Cruz on a one-year minor league deal, betting on his potential to rebound despite recent performance struggles.