Official Site of the Phillies · Jul 31, 2017
Pirates deal for Phils reliever Benoit
Joaquin Benoit strikes out Danny Santana to secure the save in the Phillies' victory over the BravesThe Phillies have traded right-hander Joaquin Benoit and cash considerations to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-hander Seth McGarry, Vice President & General Manager Matt Klentak announced today.
McGarry, 23, appeared in 31 games for single-A Bradenton this season and posted a 1.34 ERA (6 ER, 40.1 IP) and 0.84 WHIP (14 BB, 20 H) while holding opponents to a .146 average (137 AB). Selected by Pittsburgh in the eighth round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft out of Florida Atlantic University, McGarry has registered a 73.2% ground ball rate this season.