Phillies shake up pitching staff with rotation changes and prospect returns
TL;DR
The Phillies designated pitcher Jose Ruiz for assignment to make room for Seth Johnson on the roster. Ruiz, who has struggled this season with an 8.16 ERA, has a chance to be traded or become a free agent. Johnson, acquired last summer, will replace Ruiz in the bullpen, providing relief support for the team.
- Phillies Designate Jose Ruiz For Assignment MLB Trade Rumors
- Phillies juggle bullpen duties in hopes of solving pitching woes The New York Times
- Phillies shake up rotation and bullpen, including return of prospect Mick Abel, amid losing streak CBS Sports
- Is it time to move Taijuan Walker to the bullpen full time? The Good Phight
- Mick Abel to rejoin Phillies' starting rotation, Taijuan Walker headed to bullpen PhillyVoice
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