PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 28: Don Mattingly, interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, looks on after a 7-0 win against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 28, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Braves won Games 1 and 3, and the Phillies won Game 2.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves is tagged out at second base by Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
The Phillies have made headlines recently, signing manager Don Mattingly for the next two years and making several coaching staff changes.
Additionally, Philadelphia just signed a nine-year MLB veteran.
Philadelphia Phillies Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran Tim Mayza Amid MLB Playoffs
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Tim Mayza #37 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Phillies re-signed left-handed reliever Tim Mayza to a one-year deal, according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb.
Gelb wrote on X: Dombrowski: The Phillies hired former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as third-base and infield coach. They’ve also re-signed lefty Tim Mayza to a one-year deal.
Dombrowski: The Phillies hired former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as third-base and infield coach. They’ve also re-signed lefty Tim Mayza to a one-year deal.
GettyDETROIT, MI – JULY 10: Pitcher Tim Mayza #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after being charged with a balk that scored James Outman of the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on July 10, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
The Phillies claimed Mayza off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 31, 2025. He elected free agency in the 2025-26 offseason, and the Phillies brought him back on a minor-league deal.
Before the season, the Phillies released Mayza but re-signed him one day later.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Tim Mayza #37 of the Atlanta Braves prepares to pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Mayza posted a 3.48 ERA over 67 1/3 innings while striking out 64 this season.
The left-hander threw a scoreless 1/3 of an inning in his lone appearance in this year’s Wild Card Series against Atlanta.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 27: Tim Mayza #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Mayza in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
The southpaw made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays in 2017.
Mayza pitched for the Blue Jays until being released in July 2024. The New York Yankees picked him up for the rest of the 2024 season.
Mayza missed the 2020 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
In 2025, Mayza made just seven appearances with the Pirates before being claimed by the Phillies.
Throughout his nine-year career, Mayza has recorded a 3.80 ERA with 383 strikeouts over 385 2/3 innings.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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The Philadelphia Phillies signed a 34-year-old Major League Baseball veteran after their early playoff exit.
Philadelphia Phillies Sign 34-Year-Old After Early Playoff Exit