Summary
Devin Sweet, a pitcher who played briefly for the Mariners and Athletics, has chosen free agency after being removed from the Philadelphia Phillies' 40-man roster. Sweet spent most of the season with the Phillies' Triple-A team, Lehigh Valley, and posted a 5.08 ERA in 46 appearances. He will likely try to secure a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Key Facts
- Devin Sweet played seven major league games for the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics two years ago.
- He spent nearly the entire past season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, a minor league team for the Phillies.
- Sweet was taken off the Phillies' 40-man roster in August and wasn't claimed by other teams.
- He opted for free agency and is expected to seek a new contract in the minor leagues.
- In Triple-A, Sweet had a 5.08 ERA over 46 appearances, allowing 47 hits and 27 walks with 49 strikeouts.
- Sweet started his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Mariners.
- He has also been part of the San Francisco Giants' and Detroit Tigers' minor league systems.
