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Phillies Add 5-Year MLB Player Amidst Dodgers Series
22 Jul
Summary
- Bryan De La Cruz reportedly joins the Phillies during their series.
- Cruz, 29, previously played for the Phillies' Triple-A squad.
- Rain threatens Game 2 between the Phillies and Dodgers.
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently engaged in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies secured a 10-7 victory in the opening game on Monday night. Game 2 is slated for Tuesday evening, though rain in the Philadelphia forecast may cause delays or necessitate a postponement.
Amidst this significant series, Bryan De La Cruz, a player with five years of Major League Baseball experience, has reportedly joined the Phillies' roster. While the team has not yet made an official announcement, Cruz was observed in the clubhouse. He has been playing for the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, this season.
In 84 games with the IronPigs, the 29-year-old Cruz posted a .269 batting average, a .358 on-base percentage, and a .448 slugging percentage. He also contributed 12 home runs, 19 doubles, and 56 RBIs to the team's performance.
