Phillies Designate Left-Hander Tyler Gilbert for Assignment, Accommodate Luzardo Trade

In a roster shuffle, the Philadelphia Phillies have designated left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert for assignment, announced just today. Gilbert's roster spot will be filled by fellow lefty Jesús Luzardo, who was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins earlier today.

The timing is particularly tough for Gilbert, as it coincides with his 31st birthday. Gilbert had a brief but decent stint with the Phillies, pitching 8 1/3 innings this year with a 3.24 ERA, although his 4.85 FIP suggested some underlying struggles. 

Gilbert's journey with the Phillies has been quite the rollercoaster. Initially drafted by Philadelphia in the sixth round of the 2015 draft, he found his way back to the organization earlier this year after signing a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds during the winter. He was traded to the Phillies back in May but was ultimately selected to the active roster for the stretch run. 

Interestingly, Gilbert was previously picked up by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. He made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2021 and spent parts of three seasons with them.