Nicholas Vespi: Everything you need to know

Vespi signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Thursday and received an invitation to spring training, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Vespi held his own in the majors last season, allowing four earned runs over 12.1 innings with the Orioles. However, his success didn't translate to the minors, as he finished the year with a 7.23 ERA and 2.04 WHIP in 42.1 frames at Triple-A Norfolk. He'll get a chance to redeem himself and compete for a bullpen spot during spring training with Philly, but the 29-year-old southpaw is most likely destined to start 2025 in Triple-A.

The Orioles outrighted Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. He will remain in the organization after clearing waivers one week after the Orioles designated him for assignment. Vespi, a 28-year-old lefty, owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 46:13 K:BB in 53.1 innings over 45 career appearances in the big leagues.

The Orioles designated Vespi for assignment on Sunday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. The left-hander was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and has now lost his place on Baltimore's 40-man roster. Vespi has a 2.92 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 12.1 major-league innings this year, though he's struggled to a 7.71 ERA at Triple-A.