Vance Worley #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)
The ‘Vanimal,’ former Phillies RHP Vance Worley, is back with the Mets.
A former Philadelphia Phillies fan-favorite from the 2010-11 postseason window is attempting a Major League Baseball comeback. On Wednesday, the New York Mets purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Vance Worley from the independent Kane County Cougars.
Worley will report to Triple-A Syracuse. The 33-year-old will now pitch professionally for the first time since he appeared in four games with the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate three years ago.
Through eight big-league seasons (2010-17), the right-hander posted a 35-36 record, 4.