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).
Phillies Sign Released Yankees Player
GettyPayton Henry #79 of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
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”
• 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
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
GettySean Guenther #66 of the Miami Marlins, left, talks with Payton Henry #86 in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 24, 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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).
GettyPayton Henry #59 of the Miami Marlins runs to first base against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Nationals Park on April 28, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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)”
Phillies Right Now
GettyDon Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies calls for a pitching chance during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 27, 2026 in New York City.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Recently Released New York Yankees Player