The Pirates have acquired LHP Zach Phillips from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for LHP Kyle Lobstein, who was designated for assignment yesterday.
The 29-year-old Phillips has spent the entire 2016 season with Norfolk, Baltimore's Triple-A affiliate in the International League, where he went 9-3 with one save, a 4.45 ERA (60.2ip/30er) and 84 strikeouts in 49 relief appearances.
Phillips, who was originally selected by Texas in the 23rd round of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft, made his Major League debut with the Orioles in 2011 and produced a 1.12 ERA (8.0ip/1er) in 10 big league games that season. He also made six appearances with Baltimore in 2012 and three with Miami in 2013. Phillips made his last appearance in a big league game with the Marlins on September 15, 2013.
Phillips, who will not be added to Pittsburgh's 40-man roster, will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pirates and Orioles make trade
The Pirates have acquired LHP Zach Phillips from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for LHP Kyle Lobstein, who was designated for assignment yesterday.
August 31st, 2016