Right now: Another former Phillies player signs a contract The players of the Philadelphia Phillies appear to be the object of the Baltimore Orioles’ recent preoccupation. The Orioles have added another former Phillies to their roster, following their trade deadline acquisitions of Seranthony Domínguez and Gregory Soto, two of the team’s primary relievers.
The announcement of Baltimore’s minor league signing of veteran infielder Jean Segura was made on August 9. After being released by the Cleveland Guardians in August of 2023, Segura had been out of baseball for nearly a year, so this signing was very unexpected. Besides, even without Jordan Westburg, the Orioles don’t exactly need infield assistance.
Jean Segura, a former Phillies infielder,
The Phillies supporters will cherish Segura’s best years with the team, which spanned from 2019 to 2022. He played in 427 games during those four seasons, batting.281 with a.755 OPS, 228 runs scored, 78 doubles, 43 home runs, and 176 RBI.
More significantly, when he was a member of the Phillies, he was renowned for his clutch hitting and fluid defense. Specifically, during the 2022 NLDS matchup with the Atlanta Braves, Segura was among the team’s most potent batters. Over the course of four games, he scored three runs, hit two doubles, and had a scorching.462 OPS, helping the Phillies win the World Series.
Nevertheless, despite being a fan favorite, Segura finally priced himself out of town because the Phillies were conserving money.
