Ryan Cusick: Everything you need to know

The Phillies outrighted Cusick to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday. Cusick passed through waivers after being booted off the Phillies' 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. The right-hander has yet to see any action in the majors and has allowed 21 runs over 21.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025.

The Phillies designated Cusick for assignment Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Cusick will surrender his spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster to make room for Brewer Hicklen, who was acquired from Detroit on Saturday. Cusick, 25, owns an 8.34 ERA and 1.94 WHIP through 22.2 innings in Triple-A this season, making it likely he clears waivers.

The Phillies claimed Cusick off waivers from the White Sox on Sunday and optioned him to the Florida Complex League. Cusick has been riding a roller coaster between organizations of late -- he was DFA'd by the Athletics on May 27 and claimed by Detroit three days later but was then DFA'd by the Tigers before the White Sox claimed him June 4. Chicago subsequently designated the right-hander for assignment June 6, and he's now been picked up by the Phillies. Cusick has yet to pitch in the majors, and he's posted a 6.32 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 11:14 K:BB over 15.2 innings across stops with two Triple-A teams so far this year.