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5/30/24 : update : Former Phillies on Independent League rosters

An update on the Independent Leagues reflecting former Phillies scheduled to or who are actively playing in professional baseball outside of the major leagues or the affiliated minor leagues this year.


A few changes since my last update on 5/5/24 :


RHP Drew Anderson signed with SSG Landers in the Korean Baseball Organization after being released by the Detroit Tigers organization in late April.


C Donny Sands was signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract from the Toros de Tijuana club in the Mexican League - he’s playing at the AAA level.


RHP Edgar Garcia signed in the Mexican League in early May with Acereros de Monclova.


SS Luis Garcia was released from two teams in the Mexican League - the last on 5/21/24 (Generales de Durango).


LHP Tyler Alexander signed with Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League on 5/23/24.


RHP Severino Gonzalez signed with Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League on 5/22/24.


RHP Jeurys Familia was released by Diablos del Mexico of the Mexican League on 5/17/24.


OF Odubel Herrera signed with Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League on 5/14/24.


OF Darnell Sweeney was released by Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.


RHP Fernando Lozano joined Toros de Tijuana of Mexican League on 5/21/24.


IF Malquin Canelo signed with El Aguila de Veracruz of Mexican League on 5/28/24.


LHP Elvis Araujo was released by Tigres de Quintana Rao of Mexican League on 5/23/24.


RHP Felix Paulino was released by Tigres de Quintana Rao of Mexican League on 5/11/24.


RHP Ty Collins was released by New England Knockouts of Frontier League on 5/8/24.


RHP Dylan Castaneda was released by Gateway Grizzlies of Frontier League on 5/5/24.


INF Jamari Baylor was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays from the York Revolution (Atlantic League) 5/22/24


1B Rixon Wingrove was signed by the Minnesota Twins from the Long Island Ducks (Atlantic League) 5/28/24


LHP Brandon Leibrandt was signed by the Cincinnati Reds from the High Point Rockers (Atlantic League) 5/24/24


INF Drew Ellis was signed by the Los Angeles Angels from the Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League) 5/10/24


RHP Carlos Reyes was signed by the Chicago Cubs from the Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League) 5/5/24


INF Drew Maggi  was signed by the Staten Island FerryHawks (Atlantic League) 5/19/24


LHP Braeden Ogle was signed by the High Point Rockers (Atlantic League) 5/10/24


RHP Oswald Medina was released by the Sioux City Explorers (American Association) 5/7/24


OF Ryan Holgate was signed by Winnipeg Goldeyes (Atlantic League) in early May.


C Gus Sosa was acquired by Cleburne Railroaders (Atlantic League) 5/28/24.


1B Chad Castillo was signed by Glacier Range Riders (Pioneer League) 5/16/24.


RHP DJ Jefferson was released by Ogden Raptors (Pioneer League) 5/21/24.


OF/1B  Kelly Dugan was signed by Grand Junction Jackalopes (Pioneer League) 5/11/24.


Nippon Professional League - Japan


Chiba Lotte Mariners


RHP Jimmy Cordero - 32 yrs old - acquired in trade with Blue Jays 2015 - in organization (minors) 2015-2016

RHP James Dykstra - 33 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2022 - in organization (minors) 2022


Hiroshima Toyo Carp


INF Jake Scheiner - 28 yrs old - 2017 4th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2017-2019


Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles


3B Maikel Franco - 31 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2010 - in organization (majors/minors) 2010-2019


Yakult Swallows


OF Domingo Santana - 31 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2009 - in organization (minors) 2009-2011


Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters


RHP Aneurys Zabala - 27 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2020 - in organization (minors) 2020-2021


Saitama Sebui Lions


RHP Victor Lopez - 24 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2019 - in organization (minors) 2019-2023


Korean Baseball Organization:


NC Dinos


LHP Kyle Hart - 31 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2023  - in organization (minors) 2023


SSG Landers


RHP Drew Anderson - 30 yrs old - 2012 21st round draft choice - in organization (majors/minors) 2012-2019


Samsung Lions


RHP Connor Seabold - 28 yrs old - 2017 3rd round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2017-2020


Mexican League :


Acereros de Monclova


C Logan Moore -33 yrs old - 2011 9th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2011-2017, 2021

1B/OF Aldrem Corredor - 28 yrs old - signed as free agent in 2022 - played at Reading that season

RHP Edgar Garcia - 27 yrs old - signed as an international free agent  2014 - in organization (majors/minors) 2014- 2020


Generales de Durango


RHP Neftali Feliz - 35 yrs old - signed as free agent in 2021 - pitched at LHV and with Phillies that season


Rieleros de Aguascalientes


1B Wilson Garcia - 30 yrs old - signed as international free agent in 2011 - in organization (minors) 2011-2018

RHP Ulises Joaquin - 32 yrs old - signed as international free agent in 2011 - in organization (minors) 2011-2016

RHP Luis Pacheco - 24 yrs old - signed as international free agent in 2016 - in organization (minors) 2016-2019

RHP JC Ramirez - 35 yrs old - acquired in trade with Mariners - in organization (majors/minors) 2009-2013


Sultanes de Monterrey


RHP Tyler Viza - 29 yrs old - 2013 32nd round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2013-2018


Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos


INF Ali Castillo - 34 yrs old - signed as a free agent in 2019 and 2022 - in organization (minors) 2019 & 2022

INF Freddy Galvis - 34 yrs old - signed as international free agent 2007 - in organization (minors/majors) 2007-2017, 2021

INF Yairo Munoz - 29 yrs old - signed as free agent 2022 - in organization (minors/majors) 2022

RHP Robert Stock - 34 yrs old - waiver claim 2019 - in Spring Camp & Alternate Site 2020

RHP Geoff Broussard - 33 yrs old - 2012 23rd round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2012-2014

RHP Drew Hutchison - 33 yrs old - signed as free agent 2018 & 2023 - in organization (minors/majors) 2018 & 2023


Charros de Jalisco


INF Vimael Machin - 30 yrs old - signed as free agent 2023 - in organization (minors) 2023

RHP Severino Gonzalez - 31 yrs old - signed as international free agent 2011 - in organization (majors/minors) 2011-2017


Saraperos de Saltillo


INF Willians Astudillo - 32 yrs old - signed as international free agent 2009 - in organization (minors) 2009-2015

RHP Henderson Alvarez - 34 yrs old - signed as free agent 2017 - in organization (minors/majors) 2017

RHP Delois Guerra - 35 yrs old - waiver claim 2020 - in organization (majors & Alternate Site) 2020

LHP Fernando Abad - 38 yrs old - signed as free agent 2018 - participated in spring training then released - 2018

LHP Tyler Alexander - 32 yrs old - signed as free agent 2021 - in organization 2021 (minors)

C Sebastian Valle - 33 yrs old - signed as international free agent 2007 - in organization (minors) 2007-2014


Toros de Tijuana


OF Nick Williams - 30 yrs old - acquired in Cole Hamels trade 2015 - in organization (minors/majors) 2015-2019

RHP Jake Thompson - 30 yrs old - acquired in Cole Hamels trade 2015 - in organization (minors/majors) 2015-2018

1RHP Fernando Lozano - 24 yrs old - signed as international free agent 2019 - in organization (minors) 2019-2023


Guerreros de Oaxacar


1B Kyle Martin - 31 yrs old - 2015 4th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2015-2018

RHP Joel Cesar - 28 yrs old - acquired in trade with Pirates 2020 - in organization (minors) 2021-2022

INF Jorge Flores - 32 yrs old - waiver claim off season 2016 - in organization (minors) 2017

C Gabriel Lino - 30 yrs old - acquired in trade with Orioles 2012 - in organization (minors) 2012-2016


Leones de Yucatan


1B/DH Art Charles - 33 yrs old - acquired in trade with Blue Jays 2013 - in organization (minors) 2013-2016


Piratas de Campeche


RHP Ramon Rosso - 27 yrs old - signed as free agent 2017 - in organization (minors/majors) 2017-2021


El Aguila de Veracruz


INF Malquin Canelo - 29 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2012 - in organization (minors) 2012-2019

INF Wendell Rijo - 28 yrs old - signed as free agent - off season 2021 - in organization (minors) 2022-2023

OF Herlis Rodriguez - 29 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2011 - in organization (minors) 2011-2018


Bravos de Leon


RHP Max Kuhns - 29 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2023 - in organization (minors) 2023


Conspiradores de Queretaro


RHP Ofreidy Gomez - 28 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2022 - in organization (minors) 2022


Olmecas de Tabasco


OF Jorge Bonifacio - 30 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2021 - in organization (majors/minors) 2021-2022

RHP Fernando Salas - 38 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2019 - in organization (majors/minors) 2019


Pericos de Puebla


OF Danny Ortiz - 34 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2018 - in organization (minors) 2018

INF Drew Stankiewicz - 30 yrs old - 2014 11th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2014-2018

OF Odubel Herrera - 32 yrs old - acquired in rule 5 draft 2014 - in organization (majors/minors) 2014-2022


Algodoneros de Union Laguna


INF Jonathan Villar - 32 yrs old - signed as international free agent 2007 - in organization (minors) 2007-2010

OF Aaron Altherr - 33 yrs old - 2009 9th round draft choice - in organization (majors/minors) 2009-2019

INF Didi Gregorius - 34 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2019 - in organization (majors) 2019-2022

RHP Jake Jewell - 30 yrs old - signed as a free agent - off season 2022 - in organization (minors) 2023

RHP Jeremy Walker - 28 yrs old - signed as a free agent - off season 2022 - in organization (minors) 2023


Frontier League :


New England Knockouts


RHP Brendan Bell - 24 yrs old - 2019 37th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2019-2021


Quebec Capitales


C Anthony Quirion - 26 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2021 - in organization (minors) 2021-2024

INF Jesmuel Valentin - 29 yrs old - acquired in trade with Dodgers 2014 - in organization (minors) 2014-2018


Gateway Grizzlies :


INF DJ Stewart - 25 yrs old -  2017 39th round draft choice -  in organization (minors) 2017-2022


Trios-Rivières Aigles


RHP Jesen Therrien - 31 yrs old -  2011 17th round draft choice - in organization (majors/minors) 2011-2017


Atlantic League :


York Revolution


LHP Ethan Lindow - 25 yrs old - 2017 5th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2017-2023

RHP Tom Sutera - 26 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2018 - in organization (minors) 2018-2023

LHP Will Stewart - 26 yrs old -  2015 20th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2015-2018


Staten Island FerryHawks


LHP JP Woodward - 25 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2020 - in organization (minors) 2020-2023

INF Drew Maggi - 35 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2022 - in organization (majors) 2022


Hagerstown Flying Boxcars


RHP Edubray Ramos - 31 yrs old -  signed as a free agent 2012 - in organization (majors/minors) 2012-2019

RHP Malik Binns - 25 yrs old - 2021 18th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2018-2024

OF Justin Williams - 28 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2022 - in organization (minors) 2022


High Point Rockers


OF Ben Aklinski - 27 yrs old - 2018 32nd round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2018-2020

RHP Austin Ross - 29 yrs old - 2018 35th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2018-2022

LHP Braeden Ogle - 26 yrs old - acquired in trade with Pirates 2021 - in organization (minors) 2021-2022


Long Island Ducks


RHP Trevor Bettancourt - 29 yrs old - 2016 25th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2016-2022

RHP Matt Seelinger - 28 yrs old -  waiver claim 2021 - in organization (minors) 2021-2023


Charleston Dirty Birds


OF Jared Carr - 24 yrs old - 2021 13th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2021-2024


Lancaster Stormers


C Jack Conley - 27 yrs old -  2018 27th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2018-2023


Lexington Legends


LHP Jose Acuna - 21 yrs old - 2021 14th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2021-2023


Southern Maryland Blue Crabs


RHP Kyle Arjona - 27 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2018 - in organization (minors) 2018-2019


American Association :


Kane County Cougars


OF Cornelius Randolph - 26 yrs old - 2015 1st round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2015-2021


Fargo-Morehead Red Hawks


Manager - Chris Coste - 51 yrs old - in organization (majors/minors) 2005-2009


Lincoln Saltdogs


LHP Abdallah Aris - 27 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2015 - in organization (minors) 2015-2019

LHP Jared Wetherbee - 25 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2021 in organization (minors) 2021-2023


Cleburne Rail Riders


Manager Pete Incaviglia - 60 yrs old -  in organization (majors) 1993-1996

C Gus Sosa -  22 yrs old - 2022 10th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2022-2024


Sioux City Explorers


OF Chase Harris - 32 yrs old - 2014 14th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2014-2016

LHP Jared Wetherbee - 25 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2021 - in organization (minors) 2021-2023


Winnipeg Goldeyes


RHP Colton Eastman - 27 yrs old - 2018 4th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2018-2023

OF Ryan Holgate - 23 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2023 - in organization (minors) 2023


Lake County Dockhounds


C Deivy Grullon - 28 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2013 - in organization (minors) 2013-2020

RHP Alexis Rivero - 29 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2012 - in organization (minors) 2012-2019


Milwaukee Milkmen


LHP Jhordany Mezquita - 26 yrs old - 2017 8th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2017-2023

RHP Victor Vargas - 23 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2017 - in organization (minors) 2017-2023


Kansas City Monarchs


C Herbert Iser - 26 yrs old -  2019 23rd round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2019-2024

OF Jhailyn Ortiz - 25 yrs old - signed as an international free agent 2015 - in organization (minors) 2015-2023

RHP Julian Garcia - 28 yrs old - 2016 10th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2016-2022


Pioneer League :


Boise Hawks


C Micah Yonamine - 23 yrs old - 2019 29th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2019-2023


Glacier Range Riders


INF Ty Penner - 23 yrs old - signed as a free agent 2022 - in organization (minors) 2022-2024

OF Gavin Tonkel - 21 yrs old - 2021 9th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2021-2024

1B Chad Castillo - 24 yrs old - 2022 9th round draft choice - in organization (minors) 2022-2024


Grand Junction Jackalopes


OF/1B  Kelly Dugan - 33 yrs old -  2009 1st round draft choice - in organization (majors/minors) 2009-2015


2024 Phillies Minor League Releases : 33


January : 5


INF Ty Penner

LHP Gabriel Cotto

RHP Eric Garcia

INF Jehisbert Sevilla

OF Albert Rodriquez


February : 4


C Kliubert Avila

C Jackie Pertuz

RHP Oswald Medina

RHP Luis Gomez


March : 20


INF Wilfredo Flores

INF Freylin Minyety

RHP Daniel Mejia

RHP Ty Collins

RHP Malik Binns

C Jose Colmenarez

RHP Eduar Segovia

C Anthony Quirion

OF Jared Carr

OF Santiago Torres

INF Jacob Gonzalez

1B Rixon Wingrove - has since signed with Minnesota Twins

RHP Cam Wynne

RHP Brett Schulze

C Herbert Iser

INF Pedro Martinez

C Gustavo Sosa

1B Cole Moore

OF Gavin Tonkel

OF Yhoswar Garcia - has since signed with Milwaukee Brewers


April : 4


RHP Austin Brice

IF/OF Lou Helmig

RHP Hunter Loyd

1B Chad Castillo


May : 2


INF Jarol Martinez

RHP Starlyn Castillo


Traded : 3


RHP Jason Ruffcorn to Seattle Mariners

RHP Ezequiel Ventura to Minnesota Twins

INF Marco Soto to Texas Rangers


Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️




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