Recently Acquired Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 29: Manager Don Mattingly of the Philadelphia Phillies answers questions from the media before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Brooks Raley #30 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after the final out in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins for a 6-4 win at Citizens Bank Park on August 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
During the middle of the season, the Phillies went out and added Brooks Raley in a trade (via the New York Mets).
He had been in the middle of a very strong season in New York.
MLB.com wrote on August 3: “New York Mets traded LHP Brooks Raley to Philadelphia Phillies for OF John Spikerman and RHP Luke Gabrysh.”
Brooks Raley #25 of the New York Mets pitches during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On October 29, Raley officially became a free agent.
He will be available to sign with any team in the MLB this winter.