Phil Bickford News: Lands with Phillies

Bickford signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Wednesday.

After being released by the Cubs last week, Bickford will now give some depth to the Phillies' farm system. The 29-year-old righty is off to a great start in the minors this season with a 2.43 ERA and 0.72 WHIP over 29.2 innings at Triple-A Iowa. He'll report to the Phillies' top affiliate in Lehigh Valley, and if he continues to impress with his new organization, he could earn a spot in Philadelphia's bullpen before long.