Phillies Add Veteran Reliever Casey Lawrence to Triple-A Roster

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 38-year-old right-hander Casey Lawrence to a minor-league contract and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The move was reported by MLB.com’s transaction tracker and follows Lawrence’s release from the Seattle Mariners a few days earlier.

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Lawrence spent the current season exclusively with Triple-A Tacoma, appearing in 23 games. He posted a 6-7 win–loss record, a 4.37 earned-run average (ERA), and recorded 79 strikeouts. At the major-league level, his last appearances came in the 2025 season with the Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, where he compiled a 1-2 record, a 4.08 ERA, and seven strikeouts across six games. Over his five-season MLB career—including stints with the Mariners, Blue Jays, and St. Louis Cardinals—he has a 5-6 record, a 6.42 ERA, and 104 strikeouts in 65 games.

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Philadelphia’s bullpen has been reshaped through several veteran acquisitions this offseason, aiming to add depth and experience to a staff that struggled with consistency last year. Signing a pitcher with recent Triple-A work and prior major-league exposure aligns with the organization’s strategy of blending youthful talent with seasoned arms.

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If Lawrence can translate his Triple-A strikeout ability to the major-league level, he could provide a reliable middle-relief option for the Phillies, especially during periods of heavy bullpen usage. His experience may also serve as a mentorship resource for younger pitchers on the IronPigs roster.

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Lawrence will begin the season in Lehigh Valley, where his performance will be monitored for a possible call-up to Philadelphia. The Phillies’ front office has indicated that strong Triple-A results could earn him a spot on the major-league roster later in the campaign.

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