John Lannan picked up by Philadelphia Phillies at $2.5 million for one-year- MLB Update
Philadelphia Phillies have acquired John Lannan as they sign a one-year contract with the left handed pitcher for $2.5 million.
They have included him in light of the fact that Vance Worley, who was a member of their rotation in the last season, was traded by them to the Minnesota Twins earlier.
Lannan has been playing for the Washington Nationals since his major league debut. He has yet to produce his best performances as left handed pitcher.
Unfortunately, during the last two seasons, he was unable to improve his pitching numbers. Far from upgrading his stats, he has struggled to make an impact.
For the same reason, he was sent to the minor league by the Nationals a couple of times.
Similarly, instead of making Lannan a permanent member of their rotation, they used him more as a back-up option during last season.
One of the reasons why Lannan was non-tendered by the Nationals was the fact that they did not need him anymore for the major league.
Besides, he was arbitration-eligible, which made him an expensive option to have for the club.
In a rotation, which already included some of the best pitchers around in the Major League Baseball, it was tough for the Nationals to create a place for Lannan.
As Lannan was insisting for being incorporated there, only way the Nationals could have him play in the major league was non-tendering.
In this way, he could find some organisations interested in him in the free agent market. Resultantly, his desire to play at the major league level could be fulfilled.
As the Phillies have included Lannan in their rotation, he must be happy now.
"It was weird definitely not being a part of it," Lannan said. “But I was happy for them and I was glad I was able to help. The season ended on a bad note, but I got a taste of it and that's why I wanted to come here. I feel like the Phillies have a great
shot of winning the NL East and going to the World Series.”
Lannan is excited about the Phillies as he is ready to help them reclaim their lost glory in the National League East.
It will be interesting to see how he contributes toward their victories next year.
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