Phillies pitcher Yilmar Samudio shines in Dominican Summer League debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Yilmar Samudio, a 17-year-old right-hander who recently signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, had a standout debut in the Dominican Summer League. In his first appearance, Samudio pitched three scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out six batters. He previously had a pre-agreement to join the New York Yankees but opted for a more lucrative deal with the Phillies after the Yankees changed their international director. Samudio's promising start demonstrates the Phillies' commitment to investing in international talent as they build for the future.
- •Yilmar Samudio went three innings with no hits and six strikeouts.
- •He left a pre-agreement with the Yankees for a $150,000 deal with the Phillies.
- •Samudio was regarded as a strong pitching prospect before his debut.
- •The Phillies focus on international talent for long-term success.
- •Samudio is part of the Phillies' 2026 international class.
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"A standout Philadelphia Phillies player enjoyed a strong debut after leaving a New York Yankees deal.
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