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Phillies Restructure Bullpen with José Ruiz DFA and Seth Johnson Recall

A season-long 8.16 ERA from Ruiz prompted the Phillies to overhaul roles, drawing on Seth Johnson’s Triple-A momentum.

Philadelphia Phillies' Taijuan Walker pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, May 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Overview

  • On June 1, the Phillies designated right-hander José Ruiz for assignment after he surrendered five runs in one inning, raising his ERA to 8.16 over 14⅓ innings this season.
  • Philadelphia recalled 26-year-old Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he posted a 2–2 record, 4.91 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 33 innings across 16 appearances.
  • Manager Rob Thomson confirmed that veteran Taijuan Walker will move to a permanent relief role as part of the club’s effort to reinforce late-inning depth.
  • Rookie Mick Abel is set to take Walker’s place in the starting rotation following his six-scoreless-inning major-league debut on May 18.
  • Johnson was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in July 2024 in the Gregory Soto trade, and the Phillies are banking on his uptick in velocity during shorter bullpen stints.