Philadelphia Phillies sign Sam Carlson to minor league contract

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed pitcher Sam Carlson to a minor league contract following his release by the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old enters the organization as a depth option for the bullpen as the club manages the workload of its relief staff during the postseason race. Carlson has recorded a 3.47 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 36.1 innings in the minors this season. His professional experience includes 408 career strikeouts in the minor leagues. Beyond his on-field profile, Carlson maintains a significant social media presence with more than 840,000 followers on TikTok. The addition provides the Phillies with additional pitching flexibility as the team prepares for the final weeks of the schedule.

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