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Phillies Acquire Kyle Garlick From Dodgers

By George Miller | February 15, 2020 at 1:49pm CDT

The Phillies and Dodgers have agreed to a trade that will send outfielder Kyle Garlick to the Phillies, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In return, the Dodgers will receive minor league left-hander Tyler Gilbert. To clear a spot for Garlick on the 40-man roster, outfielder Nick Martini was designated for assignment.

Garlick had been designated earlier this week. He got a brief taste of the Majors with the Dodgers in 2019, appearing in 30 games and slashing .250/.321/.521 with three home runs. It was a nice showing from the 28-year-old rookie, who will have to show that he can hang around in the big leagues after an impressive showing at Triple-A.

With two minor league options remaining, Garlick could be a nice reserve option for the Phillies in the corner outfield. He’ll compete with the likes of Nick Williams, Roman Quinn, and Jay Bruce for bench at-bats. For what it’s worth, Garlick is the only true righty of that group (Quinn is a switch-hitter).

Gilbert is a 26-year-old reliever who was the Phillies’ 6th-round pick in 2015. He spent all of last season at Triple-A, pitching 47 2/3 innings of 2.83-ERA baseball, striking out 46 batters. With the Dodgers’ crowded bullpen unit, he’s a long shot to genuinely contend for a roster spot, but he at least represents good depth, especially in case of injuries.

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  1. 1738hotlinebling

    2 years ago

    C’mon Royals , puck martini so I can get a cool jersey

    Reply
    • francys08

      2 years ago

      I believe this was a good trade for the Phillies. Garlick has potential to become a good hitter. Great job Phillies.

      Reply
      • mack22

        2 years ago

        Garlick did really well last year, good trade for both teams

        Reply
      • MWeller77

        2 years ago

        He definitely will add flavor to the clubhouse

        Reply
        • painterman360

          2 years ago

          Lol I hope he brings trout with him…quite the duo. Maybe Salmon could come manage?

        • WeggieJackson44

          2 years ago

          Chet Lemon would make for a better recipe 😀

        • Simonmike

          2 years ago

          LOL

        • seanwh01

          2 years ago

          Well, clearly garlic and a martini don’t go together and couldn’t be on the same roster

        • Dodgerblog

          2 years ago

          Sounds fishy. Maybe some salt and pepper too

    • Four4fore

      2 years ago

      Any team in a rebuild would benefit from signing a player like Martini.

      Reply
      • lowtalker1

        2 years ago

        Not really

        Reply
    • Freddy H

      2 years ago

      Garlick Jr was no match for Goku

      Reply
      • Tre-Day

        2 years ago

        Underrated comment

        Reply
  2. bobtillman

    2 years ago

    Give up a Martini for Garlick????? Not in my universe…..

    Sorry,, somebody had to……

    Reply
    • thunderbolt

      2 years ago

      Solid D+.

      Reply
      • Ejemp2006

        2 years ago

        I’ll give you a D too.

        Reply
    • Ketch

      2 years ago

      I was trying to think of one myself. Kudos

      Reply
    • claude raymond

      2 years ago

      Maybe Garlick will win a Gold Clove someday.

      Hey!! I didn’t start this!

      Reply
      • turner9

        2 years ago

        Rumor has it Martini had a penchant for shaking things up and it really stirred the room which lead to this

        Reply
  3. tuckshop25

    2 years ago

    Hope they sent along Brandon peppermint to help cover the odor!

    Reply
    • KermitJagger

      2 years ago

      Rougned Odor, that is.

      Reply
  4. DarkSide830

    2 years ago

    Garlick isnt worth Martini and Gilbert.

    Reply
    • chico65

      2 years ago

      The return truly stinks

      Reply
      • Phiilies2020

        2 years ago

        I think the Phis’ logic is they want a RH hitting outfielder in case they ultimately need to sit Haisley vs lefties. Maybe if Cutch comes back strong we can bump him over to CF once in a while against lhp

        Was hoping they landed Hunter Pence to fill a similar role before he resigned with the Giants for some reason. I like Gilbert but they Phillies traded from an area of depth. They have Morgan, Alvarez, Suarez, Francisco Liriano, Damon Jones and even Jojo Romero ahead of him for lefty bp reps in the spring

        Reply
        • double

          2 years ago

          Roman Quinn will hit lefties in CF for as long as he’s healthy. And if he hits as well as he did last August they may find a place for him to hit righties. Until he gets hurt.

          Garlick is better than Martini and the other AAA options are question marks. He’s unlikely to make the team but he’s one phone call away if Roman Quinn … er… someone gets hurt.

  5. Strike Four

    2 years ago

    Poor Martini and his high OBP getting passed around like a j this offseason.

    Reply
    • Four4fore

      2 years ago

      High OBP at a time when power is the thing organizations look for.

      Reply
      • All American Johnsonville Dogs

        2 years ago

        1990 called. Teams are always looking for high obp guys at top of the order now an days.

        Reply
      • Strike Four

        2 years ago

        Eh, not really. High OBP and defense gets you a job.

        But then again you tried to argue a joke. Don’t do that. It’s a joke.

        Also “high” and “like a j” was another layer I tried to add there that totally flew over your head.

        Conclusion? I am smarter than you. Sorry.

        Reply
      • Cam

        2 years ago

        You’re confusing the league having an abundance of power, with teams specifically looking for power. Because power is everywhere, it actually makes an OBP-driven profile quite desirable.

        Reply
      • Phiilies2020

        2 years ago

        Are you guys related?

        Reply
  6. thorshair

    2 years ago

    Smells like garlic in here

    Reply
  7. Jubilee3333

    2 years ago

    The jokes are bad but the food was good.

    Reply
  8. phillyballers

    2 years ago

    Why did they trade, what on paper looks like a solid reliever, for a guy that doesn’t play CF and is a 28 yr old finally getting to the majors?

    Reply
    • ForestCobraAL

      2 years ago

      Launch angle skill.

      The Max Muncy effect.

      Reply
  9. snotrocket

    2 years ago

    Gilroy needs a triple A team named the cloves.

    Reply
    • SabrinasDaddy

      2 years ago

      Yes!! This…

      Reply
    • Strike Four

      2 years ago

      Change the unoriginal “San Jose Giants” to the “Gilroy Cloves” = beautiful

      Reply
  10. preauto

    2 years ago

    Adios Garlick….you will be minced!

    Reply
    • claude raymond

      2 years ago

      That could well be the best yet preauto.

      Reply
      • ldoggnation

        2 years ago

        A Garlick Martini, shakened, not stirred.

        Reply
    • amjr

      2 years ago

      Best comment!

      Reply
  11. david722

    2 years ago

    Seems like he performed well when called upon, albeit only small sample size. Thing is, he’s already 28 years old so maybe he’s a late bloomer. Hope he gets a legit chance.

    Reply
    • MWeller77

      2 years ago

      Appropriate, since garlic blooms late in its life cycle

      Reply
  12. anthonyd4412

    2 years ago

    Same agent as Donnie Veal?

    Reply
    • BlueSkies_LA

      2 years ago

      Pasta present?

      Reply
    • Eatdust666

      2 years ago

      Zack Wheat, perhaps?

      Reply
      • DarkSide830

        2 years ago

        Carp? Trout? Salmon?

        Reply
  13. BlueSkies_LA

    2 years ago

    So what’s wrong with Gilbert? It looks like his minors numbers are pretty solid but at age 25 he hasn’t been promoted to the majors. What’s up with that?

    Reply
    • MWeller77

      2 years ago

      In a thread that would naturally fill up with garlic and martini puns, “what’s wrong with Gilbert?” is a masterstroke. Respect.

      Reply
      • Pax vobiscum

        2 years ago

        Eating grapes?

        Reply
    • bucketbrew35

      2 years ago

      I’d imagine this situation must be eating at Gilbert right now. He’s so far down on LA’s depth chart this might lead to sour grapes.

      Reply
    • double

      2 years ago

      Bad luck really. He could’ve gotten a call up in 2018 but the Phillies traded for Aaron Loup and then Luis Avilan instead. Last year there were a couple of times where it looked like he might get the call but he came down with a couple of minor injuries and he wasn’t on the 40-man. So they picked other relievers instead.

      Reply
      • htbnm57

        2 years ago

        Now the Phillies have about 300 relievers on their Spring Training roster so he was expendable.

        Reply
  14. Joegio

    2 years ago

    The astros should get Garlick. Garlic repels vampires and cheaters.

    Reply
  15. formerdraftpick

    2 years ago

    Not sure if Garlick can ward off the vampire zombies of the Philadelphia Badlands. Good luck.

    Reply
  16. realgone2

    2 years ago

    I’m being punished by these puns

    Reply
    • chico65

      2 years ago

      So you say you’re being pun-ished?

      Reply
  17. Gakski

    2 years ago

    Garlick will be quite popular with the Italian community in South Philly.

    Reply
  18. Commonsenseslapsyou

    2 years ago

    Garlick was a name I wish LAD did not DFA for Mookie, but hope he gets a real shot with the Phillies

    Since La changed his swing, he’s been a real solid bat. Philly may have gotten themselves a nice bench piece and occasional starter for not much

    Reply
  19. iknoweverythingesq

    2 years ago

    I wish the best to Garlick in Philly. He has had tremendous upside since LA tweaked him. Put together some solid at bats for LA in the little bit of time he was with them.

    Reply
  20. newpony13

    2 years ago

    Nice way to garnish a roster.

    Reply
  21. jimthegoat

    2 years ago

    Least now they Phillies’ are safe from vampire attacks.

    I’ll show myself out…

    Reply
  22. Dorothy_Mantooth

    2 years ago

    Much like Philly, I have DFA’d many a Martini in my professional life.

    Reply
  23. KermitJagger

    2 years ago

    I feel like this has been a very punny off-season.

    Reply
  24. mkwhitty

    2 years ago

    Last time I checked, the Phillies were still in Pennsylvania, not Transylvania.. There’s no vampires around, so no need for Garlick.

    Reply
    • mkwhitty

      2 years ago

      Maybe the confusion arose because they had one too many Martinis.

      Reply
  25. VegasSDfan

    2 years ago

    I would take Martini over Garlick. I believe Martini would settle in as an average ML’er.

    Gilbert probably has more value than either.

    Reply
  26. rycm131

    2 years ago

    Love Garlic

    Reply
    • seanwh01

      2 years ago

      I wonder if his breath smells?

      Reply
  27. scotthhh

    2 years ago

    I believe we have named all members of the All-Fish Team in this post about Garlick now…except 2. I’ll name drop Kevin Bass and Robert Fish. Anyone got any others?

    Reply
    • BlueSkies_LA

      2 years ago

      Preacher Roe, Chuck Finley, Gil Hodges, and Rod Carew could all be on that roster.

      Reply
      • scotthhh

        2 years ago

        Nicely done

        Reply
    • seanwh01

      2 years ago

      Catfish Hunter – full stop. Marlon Byrd, who was clearly confused on his species, Tim Crabtree, Rob Whalen, AJ Pollock. And too many Oscars to mention.

      Reply
      • BlueSkies_LA

        2 years ago

        Darn and I also totally forgot about Vida Bluefish.

        Reply
        • Dodgerblog

          2 years ago

          With Derek Fisher trying to catch their hits

      • Dodgerblog

        2 years ago

        Now I’m hungry

        Reply
  28. BPFlyers

    2 years ago

    I can’t remember the name of the guy that played for the Marlins not too long ago who was a great hitter, but that Fish had a pretty good Stick!!!

    Reply
  29. Dodgerblog

    2 years ago

    Relief pitching did the Dodgers in last year. You never have enough relievers because they are a dime a dozen.

    Reply

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