The Phillies reassigned Wilson to minor-league camp Thursday. The veteran right-hander signed with the Phillies as a non-roster invitee in December, but he was inconsistent across four Grapefruit League appearances with a 7:7 K:BB. Wilson could still receive a look as a multi-inning reliever for the Phillies at some point this season.
Wilson signed a contract with the Phillies on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Wilson endured one of his worst years in the majors this past season, logging a 6.65 ERA and 1.82 WHIP across 47.1 innings with the White Sox. The 27-year-old righty will now head to Philadelphia and presumably work as a multi-inning reliever, though he could face competition for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training.
Wilson elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. Wilson finished the season at Triple-A Charlotte after the White So removed him from their 40-man roster, but he's now exercised his right to free agency. The 27-year-old posted a 6.65 ERA and 28:19 K:BB over 47.1 innings during his time with Chicago this season and it seems likely he'll have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.