The Philadelphia Phillies made another roster move as they continue their push toward the postseason, adding a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher to the organization through the waiver wire.
The move gives the Phillies additional pitching depth as the club looks to maintain its strong recent form and position itself for the final stretch of the season.
Via the Phillies on X: “The Phillies have claimed RHP Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and optioned him to triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room on the 40-man roster, INF/OF Felix Reyes was recalled from LHV and placed on the 60-day injured list with a right wrist fracture.”
The Diamondbacks had designated Hoffmann for assignment earlier this week, allowing Philadelphia to bring the right-hander into the organization.
Looking at Andrew Hoffmann
The Atlanta Braves selected Hoffmann in the 12th round, No. 367 overall, of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Illinois. The 26-year-old is a native of Joliet, Illinois.
Atlanta later traded Hoffmann, outfielder Drew Waters and third baseman XJ Alexander to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for a CBA Draft pick, No. 35 overall, on July 11, 2022.
Hoffmann made his MLB debut with the Royals in 2025.
During his time with Kansas City, he allowed six runs, including two earned, on seven hits and four walks while striking out five batters across 4 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. The Royals then traded him to the Diamondbacks for outfielder Randal Grichuk on July 26, 2025.
Hoffmann posted a 7.36 ERA over 7 1/3 innings with Arizona last season. This year, he recorded a 7.71 ERA across 11 2/3 innings.
Hoffmann relies on three pitches:
- Mid-90s four-seamer (52%)
- High-80s changeup (28%)
- Mid-to-high-80s slider (21%)
Philadelphia Phillies Right Now
The Phillies have won six consecutive games, completing sweeps of both the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins. Overall, Philadelphia has won eight of its last 10 games.
With a 70-58 record, the Phillies are in second place in the National League East and sit 4 1/2 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves.
Philadelphia currently holds the second NL Wild Card spot. The Phillies are four games behind the Cubs for the top spot and hold a two-game lead over the San Diego Padres, who occupy the third NL Wild Card position.