Spencer Turnbull, a reliever, and the Philadelphia Phillies reach a deal
The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a contract with right-hander Spencer Turnbull on Sunday to add pitching depth, MLB.com reported.
Turnbull’s contract is worth $2 million, which includes performance bonuses and is pending a physical, according to MLB.com.
Turnbull has since changed his X header and his bio to “Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies,” even though the team has to make it official.
Turnbull, 31, has spent the past five seasons with the Detroit Tigers and battled injuries throughout his career.
Last season, Turnbull only made seven starts. He went 1-4 and had a 7.26 ERA on a Tigers team that went 78-84 and finished second in the AL Central. He also spent some time with Detroit’s Triple-A and Single-A teams and had a combined 6.23 ERA.
In 2021, Turnbull underwent Tommy John surgery, which forced him to miss the entire 2022 season.
But, Turnbull has had home some success in the MLB. In May of 2021, he threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Turnbull could possibly serve as a long man for the Philles in the 2024 season.
Phillies sign former Tigers starter for depth ahead of spring training
The Philadelphia Phillies are shoring up their pitching ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Phillies signed former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull, per the New York Post. Turnbull agreed to a $2 million contract, plus another $2 million in incentives.
Turnbull’s contract with Philadelphia lasts one year. The hurler has a great deal of experience, pitching in 61 career appearances. He threw for more than 300 innings of work while a member of the Tigers, logging a 4.55 career ERA. Turnbull struggled in 2023, finishing the season out with a 1-4 record and an ERA of 7.26. Before that, he underwent Tommy John surgery which caused him to miss the entire 2022 season. Turnbull is certainly hoping a fresh start with a new team will bring the pitcher more spark and energy.
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