Philadelphia Phillies Sign Released Yankees Player Payton Henry

The Philadelphia Phillies signed recently released New York Yankees player Payton Henry to a minor league contract on Saturday.

What happened?

The Phillies opened a series with the Kansas City Royals, coming off a split series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

They lost their last game 5-2 to the Kansas City Royals on July 5, 2026.

Looking At Henry

Payton Henry was released by the New York Yankees from their Triple-A affiliate earlier this week.

He was picked in the 6th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Phillies Right Now

The Phillies are currently 5th in the National League with a 50-40 record, on a L1 streak.

They have a strong record, having won seven out of their last ten games.

The addition of Payton Henry could provide good insurance at the catcher position.

He has spent part of two seasons in the MLB, all with the Miami Marlins, batting .186 with eight hits, four RBIs and two runs.

Henry last appeared in an MLB game during the 2022 season.

The Phillies' current standing is a result of their hard work and dedication to the game.

Their fans are eager to see how the team will perform with the new addition.

The Phillies are looking to bounce back from their recent loss and continue their winning streak.