The Philadelphia Phillies have made significant roster changes involving right-handed pitchers. Taijuan Walker, previously on the 15-day injured list, was reinstated to the Phillies' 26-man roster following a rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley (AAA). Concurrently, to accommodate Walker's return, Ricardo Pinto was designated for assignment on April 28. Pinto subsequently cleared waivers and was outrighted to Lehigh Valley.
Phillies announced RHP Ricardo Pinto (DFA’d on 4/28) cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A.
Phillies Outright Ricardo Pinto https://t.co/jtfcBi3kUf https://t.co/Jih6qXDSjc
RHP Ricardo Pinto (DFA’d on 4/28) has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Lehigh Valley (AAA).
Phillies Designate Ricardo Pinto For Assignment https://t.co/9kiIujPGqm https://t.co/7AiYAK64pe
The Phillies reinstated Taijuan Walker from the injured list and designated Ricardo Pinto for assignment. Walker making his season debut today in San Diego.
Prior to today’s game against the San Diego Padres, the Phillies returned RHP Taijuan Walker from his rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley (AAA) and reinstated him from the 15-day IL. To make room for him on the 26-man roster, RHP Ricardo Pinto was DFA’d.