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Dodgers Acquire Phillies Righty Griff McGarry for International Bonus Pool Money

The move gives Los Angeles a low-cost look at a hard thrower with control issues.

Mar 7, 2023; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Griff McGarry (71) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dodgers obtained Griff McGarry from the Phillies for international bonus pool money to add a right-handed relief option on their 40-man roster.
  • Los Angeles made the move after placing reliever Ben Casparius on the injured list and recalling Kyle Hurt.
  • McGarry, 26, opened the year at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and allowed four runs in four innings across five outings.
  • The former top-100 prospect brings upper-90s to 100 mph velocity and strikeout punch but erratic command, with 424 strikeouts, 209 walks, and an 8.48 ERA at Triple A.
  • He was taken by Washington in the Rule 5 draft in December and returned in March after a DFA, reflecting a stalled rise since his 2022 surge, while the pool money changing hands is a tradable budget teams use to sign amateur international players.