On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish their series with the New York Mets (at home).
They are coming off a 6-1 win on Saturday.
UPDATE: The Phillies lost 6-1.
Phillies Sign Released Guardians Player
Earlier this week, news came out that the Phillies had signed Wuilfredo Antunez to a Minor League contract.
MLB.com wrote (on July 17): “Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent CF Wuilfredo Antunez to a minor league contract.”
MLB.com added (on July 17): “CF Wuilfredo Antunez assigned to Jersey Shore BlueClaws.”
Antunez has yet to make his MLB debut.
He had been released from the Cleveland Guardians’ organization earlier this month.
MLB.com wrote (on July 12): “Akron RubberDucks released CF Wuilfredo Antunez.”
The 24-year-old has already appeared in two Minor League games for the Phillies.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@CleGuardPro: “Former Cleveland #Guardians 24yr old OF prospect Wuilfredo Antunez has signed a 2-year minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Antunez was recently released by Cleveland on 7/12/26.”
Jersey Shore BlueClaws: “Sam Highfill on the mound and Wuilfredo Antunez in centerfield for his Claws debut. Here’s the @RWJBarnabas BlueClaws Lineup! 🦀⚾”
@tigsbaseball31: “Not shocked to see this, figured he’d get a shot quickly”
@PhilsTailgate: “I haven’t seen this in awhile, but Antunez signed a two-year minor league contract.”
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies are the second-place team in the National League East with a 55-44 record in 99 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 26-22 in 48 games at home).
Mets Right Now
The Mets are at the bottom of the National League East with a 41-58 record in 99 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 20-30 in 50 games on the road).
Philadelphia Phillies Quietly Signed Recently Released Guardians Player