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Phillies Designate Ricardo Pinto

By Connor Byrne | March 25, 2018 at 3:21pm CDT

The Phillies have designated right-hander Ricardo Pinto for assignment, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia tweets. His 40-man roster spot will go to infielder Scott Kingery, whom the Phillies signed to a long-term contract Sunday.

Pinto, 24, joined the Phillies as a Venezuelan prospect back in 2011. He debuted competitively the next season and reached the majors a year ago, when he struggled over 29 2/3 innings. Pinto worked to a 7.89 ERA/6.36 FIP with 7.58 K/9, 5.16 BB/9 and a 44 percent groundball rate. He was far more effective during his first Triple-A action in 2017, as he posted a 3.86 ERA/3.57 FIP with fewer strikeouts (6.82 K/9) but far fewer walks (2.67 BB/9). With two options remaining, he could be Triple-A depth again this season.

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  1. Caseys.Partner

    8 years ago

    No loss here. Pinto’s high fastball sinks right into the barrel of the bat; it’s like a 94 MPH hanging slider.

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  2. Phillies2017

    8 years ago

    I can’t lie, I’m kind of sad to see him go. I really like the potential in the fastball and would be shocked if he wasn’t claimed.
    I don’t understand why the organization is so high on Zac Curtis. His performance throughout his career has been rather lackluster, stuff isn’t great, control isn’t that great and he’s almost two years older than Pinto

    Best of luck Ricardo- hopefully you land on your feet somewhere.

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    • Coast1

      8 years ago

      Curtis throws left-handed. They have a shortage of them.

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  3. under raited

    8 years ago

    Best of luck
    Go blow some wins for another team

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  4. MiddleIn

    8 years ago

    Bat hitter

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  5. ericm25

    8 years ago

    he’s still with the team. he has two options left. that’s what article said.

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    • beauvandertulip

      8 years ago

      He’s only with the team if he doesn’t get claimed.

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      • TheMick

        8 years ago

        I doubt he’ll be claimed and will report to Lehigh Valley after passing through waivers. He’ll probably get called back to Philly after a few injuries occur in the pen.

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