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Phillies Sign Left-Handed Pitcher Drew Smyly, Reports Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-handed starter Drew Smyly, according to multiple reports. In eight seasons, Smyly has a 4.13 ERA and a 32-32 record.

Drew Smyly agrees to Phillies deal. They could use lefty in rotation. @JSalisburyNBCS on it

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 19, 2019

In 2017, the left-hander underwent Tommy John surgery, which forced him to miss the last two seasons.

In 13 games this season with the Texas Rangers, Smyly had a 1-5 record before being designated for assignment at the end of June.