Phillip Diehl Fantasy Stats

According to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians have reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with relief pitcher Phillip Diehl. Murray tweeted the following: "Left-hander Phillip Diehl is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, source said. Diehl, who spent time with the Reds and Mets last season, gets an invite to spring training." Diehl allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, and three walks while striking out three batters in 5.2 innings of work in the Majors for Cincinnati during the 2022 season. He'll give the Guardians some additional bullpen depth heading into the 2023 season. As of right now, Cleveland's late-inning bullpen options alongside closer Emmanuel Clase include the likes of Trevor Stephan, Sam Hentges, James Jarinchak, Eli Morgan, Enyel De Los Santos, and Nick Sandlin.

The New York Mets traded pitcher Jose Acuna and second baseman Hector Rodriguez to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl on Thursday. Naquin will join a crowded Mets outfield with Mark Canha, Starling Marte and Brandon Nimmo. The 31-year-old will provide the Mets with outfield depth, but he is not expected to see everyday at-bats like he was in Cincinnati. He is slashing .245/.305/.429 with six home runs, 31 RBI, 28 runs scored and three stolen bases over 55 games in 2022. Diehl will add bullpen depth and is expected to have a role in low-leverage situations. Naquin becomes mainly an option in deeper fantasy leagues, moving from the Reds to the Mets.