Phillies general manager Matt Klentak has inked another veteran to a minor league deal, this time signing veteran right-handed reliever Anthony Swarzak.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million if he makes their 26-man roster with $1.25 million in incentives, a relatively hefty deal for a player like Swarzak and for a team on the brink of hitting the luxury tax.
Swarzak is a classic journeyman player, appearing on eight teams in six years with a career ERA of 4.32 in 375 games. He’s primarily appeared as a middle reliever with only 10 career saves in 10 seasons with the Twins, Indians, Yankees, Mets, Braves, Mariners, White Sox and Brewers.