Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Phillies Claim Ryan Sherriff Off of Waivers
The Philadelphia Phillies announced that they picked up relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. The 31-year-old made his major league debut in 2017 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Over the course of four seasons in the majors split between the Cardinals and Rays, Sherriff owns a 3.65 ERA with a 1.308 WHIP over 44.1 innings pitched. However, Sherriff had a 2021 season worth forgetting.
He threw 14.2 innings this past season and registered a 5.52 ERA with a 1.568 WHIP. It prompted Tampa Bay to non tender the lefty, but he could still help provide a boost for the Phillies if he can rediscover his 2017 form.
He will join a bullpen that is undergoing a revamp and needs additional left-handed hurlers. There was zero risk in claiming Sherriff and he could help provide some much needed stability.
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