Phillies’ 2-Year Veteran Joins Rival After MLB Return
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Sports Money Phillies’ 2-Year Veteran Joins Rival After MLB Return By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 20, 2026, 08:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Former Philadelphia Phillies middle reliever Yunior Marte has signed with the in-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate. This move follows a challenging period for Marte, including a brief and unsuccessful stint with the Cincinnati Reds organization. For Pittsburgh, the signing represents a low-risk acquisition of a veteran pitcher with major-league experience, providing valuable organizational depth. Marte's career has seen him move through several teams and even play in Japan, and the Pirates are now hoping to help the right-hander rediscover the form that once made him a contributor.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 24: A detail of the Philadelphia Phillies logo on a hat during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies have spent the last several seasons building one of the deepest pitching staffs in the National League.