Matt Gelb published a Phillies update on The Athletic this morning. He gave some indications about the ’ plans for the bullpen and Mick Abel, as well as this blurb:
Scott Kingery remains in the organization despite the Phillies paying him $1 million to decline a $13 million club option. Kingery reverted to his original minor-league status, which means the Phillies control his rights for one more year. Additionally, the Phillies decided to place Kingery on their Triple-A reserve list, which means he cannot be selected in the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 draft.