[Romero] The New York Yankees signed Brett Phillips, formerly of the Rays, as a pitcher, according to sources close to the player. Phillips, 30, will be assigned to the minor leagues. He appeared in a semi-pro league yesterday throwing 95-97 mph.

29 comments

1. Lmao excuse me?

2. I actually hope we turn him into a good pitcher because it would be funny

3. LFG 🥹

4. That’s hilarious

5. 

6. There’s the two relievers

7. David Fletcher is a trailblazer.

8. Well that was fast

9. stove status?

10. THE Brett Phillips?!

11. This is hilarious but also I love Brett Phillips and hope he does well

12. He immediately got signed?

13. What?? You can’t just be doin’ that. It’s the trade deadline.

14. NOOOOOOOOOOO

15. Damn I just burned my hand.

16. This is today’s top news. Nothing else matters

17. We’ve got Ohtani at home

18. This is certainly a move that was made

19. Leiter, Phillips and Rich Hill would be a hilarious deadline

20. I love this????

21. The power of social media and being a known high vibes guy

22. congrats to the Yankees scout who is tasked with watching viral internet videos just in case any good free agents show up in the videos

23. Aaron Judge wanted a major move and he got it

24. I remember him pitching for us. Don’t know about his ERA, but he’s definitely a Gold Glove candidate.

25. 

    Me finding out Brett Phillips is coming back and is now pitching (even tho it’s the Yankees)

26. does Brett Phillips have the most unique playing career in baseball history? I think so

27. Actually going to be sick

28. I love Brett no matter what team he plays on. If he’s playing, freaking thrilled for him. Yankees would have a lot of St Pete area natives rooting for them when he’s pitching lol

29. Noo!