Philadelphia Phillies Sign Recently Released New York Yankees Player

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies watches his team bat in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the Kansas City Royals in Missouri.

The Phillies are coming off a series where they split four games with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home).

UPDATE: The Phillies won Saturday’s game 6-1.

Phillies Sign Released Yankees Player

Earlier this week, news came out that the New York Yankees had released Payton Henry from their organization.

He had been playing for their Triple-A affiliate.

SWB RailRiders wrote (on July 2): “C Payton Henry released from Minor League contract by NY”

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The Yankees have made the following roster moves affecting SWB:

• RHP Dom Hamel placed on the Development List • C Payton Henry released from Minor League contract by NY • RHP Carlos Lagrange placed on the 7-Day Injured List • RHP Yovanny Cruz optioned by NY on 7/1 post-game

6:58 pm · 2 Jul 2026

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On Saturday, it was announced that Henry signed with the Phillies.

MLB.com wrote: “Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent C Payton Henry to a minor league contract.”

MLB.com wrote: “C Payton Henry assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.”

Looking At Henry

Henry did not appear in a game for the Yankees.

He was picked in the 6th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

The 29-year-old has spent part of two seasons in the MLB (all with the Miami Marlins).

Over 20 career games, Henry is batting .186 with eight hits, four RBIs and two runs.

He last appeared in an MLB game during the 2022 season.

Henry will be worth watching for Phillies fans, as he could provide good insurance at the catcher position.

Last season, he was also with the organization.

Tom Housenick of The Morning Call wrote: “Today’s @IronPigs roster moves C Payton Henry signed, added to roster. Played in 65 games last year RHP Andrew Bechtold reinstated from 7-Day IL RHP Alan Rangel was optioned from @Phillies INF Carter Kieboom put on 7-Day IL LHP Tanner Banks recalled (6.23 ERA in 4 games)”

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Today’s @IronPigs roster moves C Payton Henry signed, added to roster. Played in 65 games last year RHP Andrew Bechtold reinstated from 7-Day IL RHP Alan Rangel was optioned from @Phillies INF Carter Kieboom put on 7-Day IL LHP Tanner Banks recalled (6.23 ERA in 4 games)

9:15 pm · 4 Jul 2026

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Phillies Right Now

The Phillies came into Saturday as the second-place team in the National League East with a 49-39 record in 88 games.

They have won seven out of their last ten.