Philadelphia Phillies sign pitcher Cal Higgins as undrafted free agent

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-hander Cal Higgins, a former pitcher for the Texas Longhorns, as an undrafted free agent during the All-Star break. Higgins, 23, had a challenging season at Texas with a 5.56 ERA. Prior to Texas, he excelled at Western Kentucky, showcasing a notable improvement in his final season there, posting a 1.87 ERA with 52 strikeouts. The Phillies, currently in playoff contention, recently won a series against the Detroit Tigers and are set to face the New York Mets in their first game after the break.

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