OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Vimael Machín #39 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base over the top of Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres but not in time to complete the double-play in the top of the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. Eric Hosmer #30 was safe at first base on the play. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies took a flier on an infielder with big-league experience Wednesday, seemingly inking Vimael Machín to a minor-league deal, which one would think will include an invite to Spring Training in the majors.