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
GettyWuilfredo Antunez #76 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
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.”
GettyWuilfredo Antunez #76 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
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! 🦀⚾”
GettyWuilfredo Antunez #76 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
@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
GettyInterim manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on before the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets smiles at bat in the eighth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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