On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish their series with the New York Mets (at home).
They are coming off a 6-1 win on Saturday.
Phillies Signed Recently Released Guardians Player
GettyWuilfredo Antunez #76 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
Earlier this week, news came out that the Phillies had signed Wuilfredo Antunez to a Minor League contract.
MLB.com wrote: “Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent CF Wuilfredo Antunez to a minor league contract.”
MLB.com added: “CF Wuilfredo Antunez assigned to Jersey Shore BlueClaws.”
GettyWuilfredo Antunez #76 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
Antunez has yet to make his MLB debut.
He been released from the Cleveland Guardians’ organization earlier this month.
MLB.com wrote (on July 12): “Akron RubberDucks released CF Wuilfredo Antunez.”
The 24-year-old has already appeared in two Minor League games for the Phillies.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@CleGuardPro: “Former Cleveland #Guardians 24yr old OF prospect Wuilfredo Antunez has signed a 2-year minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Antunez was recently released by Cleveland on 7/12/26.”
Jersey Shore BlueClaws: “Sam Highfill on the mound and Wuilfredo Antunez in centerfield for his Claws debut. Here’s the @RWJBarnabas BlueClaws Lineup! 🦀⚾”
GettyWuilfredo Antunez #76 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
@tigsbaseball31: “Not shocked to see this, figured he’d get a shot quickly”
@Mitch_Rupert: “Lookos like Jersey Shore has a roster addition in Wuilfredo Antunez. Antunez hit .196 in AA for Akron this year, but struck out 89 times in 66 games”
Phillies Right Now
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Interim manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on before the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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