The Phillies have signed veteran right-handed reliever Lucas Sims to a minor league deal, according to the team’s transaction log. He will report to the Florida Complex League Phillies in Clearwater.
Sims, 31, was released by the Nationals on May 10 after signing a major league contract with Washington during spring training. His short stint with the Nats did not go well, as he gave up 19 earned runs and walked 14 batters in 12 1/3 innings.
His best season in the big leagues came in 2023. In 67 appearances with the Cincinnati Reds, Sims posted a 3.