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Recently Acquired Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most talented rosters in the MLB.That said, they are coming off a season where they lost to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.Recently Acquired Phillies Pitcher…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:37 AM
Recently Acquired Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent
Key Things to Know
  • Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brooks Raley officially elected free agency on October 29.
  • The Phillies originally acquired Raley from the New York Mets on August 3 via trade.
  • Philadelphia traded outfielder John Spikerman and right-handed pitcher Luke Gabrysh to acquire Raley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brooks Raley has officially elected free agency, making him available to sign with any MLB team. The left-hander had recently joined Philadelphia after being acquired from the New York Mets in an August 3 trade in exchange for outfield prospect John Spikerman and right-hander Luke Gabrysh.

Raley concluded the 2026 campaign with a 5-7 record and a 3.25 ERA across 61 total appearances, though he struggled with a 7.94 ERA in 16 outings for Philadelphia. The Phillies finished second in the National League East at 88-74 before being eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series.

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