Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 255 lbs |
| Birthplace: Columbus, OH |
| Age: 37 |
| Experience: 3 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |
Top Phil Klein News
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Phil Klein: Will play in Japan in 2017
Klein signed a contract with the Yokohama BayStars of the Nippon Professional Baseball League, Corey Seidman of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Klein will reportedly make $1.25 million with a chance for incentives. He was 0-1 with a 6.98 ERA and a 19:9 K:BB in 19.1 innings between the Phillies and the Rangers last season.
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Phil Klein: Granted release by Phillies to play in Asia
Klein was released by the Phillies on Wednesday to pursue an opportunity to play in a league in Asia.
Klein possess a 5.50 ERA in 55.2 career MLB innings and likely wouldn't have been much of a factor in the Phillies' rotation for 2017. He'll head overseas to find a team with more of a use for him.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Solid in spot start
Klein allowed one run on four hits over four innings in a 5-3 loss to the Mets on Saturday. He struck out three and walked two.
Klein got the start Saturday after the Phillies decided to shut Jake Thompson down for the season. He finishes the year 0-1 with a 6.98 ERA and a 19:9 K:BB in 19.1 innings between the Phillies and the Rangers.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Will toe rubber Saturday
Klein will start Saturday against the Mets, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The right-hander has mostly worked in bullpen mop-up duty this season. He's made just three appearances with the Phillies after being sent to them by Texas this summer. Daily fantasy players would be wise to stack Mets against the right-hander. Even if he can't last long, Philadelphia's bullpen (4.99 ERA this year) should ensure plenty of offensive opportunities for New York.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Returns to action Sunday
Klein (elbow) allowed three runs on two hits in a third of an inning in Sunday's 17-0 loss to the Mets.
With the Phillies already in a deep hole, Klein made it deeper, walking the first two batters he faced, then giving up two singles and hitting a batter with the bases loaded before he got the hook. This was Klein's first appearance since being recalled earlier this month, as he had been sidelined with elbow soreness. The poor outing pushed his ERA up to 7.71.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Dealing with elbow soreness
Klein is dealing with elbow soreness, the News Journal's Meghan Montemurro reports.
The Phillies called Klein up in September, and then he told them about the elbow soreness, which is why he has not made it into a game since the call-up. Even when healthy, Klein is a low-leverage relief arm that doesn't factor into the fantasy realm. It would not be surprising if he did not pitch again this season.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Recalled from Triple-A
Klein was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
The Phillies don't need another arm in the rotation, so Klein will presumably serve as a mop-up man out of the bullpen over the final three weeks. Klein has some eye-popping numbers with Lehigh Valley, posting a 1.52 ERA and 76:13 K:BB in 65.1 innings, working primarily as a starter. However, his 5.04 ERA in 50 big league innings over the course of his career is more indicative of what he's capable of against major league hitters.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Could make spot start this week
Klein would be the likely choice to fill in for Adam Morgan if he is forced to miss a start after being hit on the forearm by a line drive Sunday, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The Phillies are expected to make a decision on Morgan's status on Monday. Klein is coming off back-to-back double digit strikeout performances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He pitched Sunday, which aligns his schedule perfectly with Morgan's.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Optioned back to Triple-A
Klein was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Wednesday's spot start against the Giants, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Klein pitched decently well Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk while adding three strikeouts over five innings to receive a no-decision. The move opens up a roster spot for the return of Jeanmar Gomez from the paternity list Thursday.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Puts forth decent performance in spot start
Klein made his Phillies debut Wednesday, making a spot start for Aaron Nola (elbow) who was placed on the DL. He pitched five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three Giants in a no-decision.
Klein made the 2016 Opening Day roster for the Rangers, and made eight relief appearances in the first month of the season before being released. (He also made 28 appearances, including two starts for them in the previous two seasons.) He was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on June 19 and pitched in eight games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to his call-up. As an IronPig, the 6-foot-7 right-hander made four starts (and four relief appearances), and posted a 2.13 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 25.1 innings. Klein's outing wasn't terrible -- he did throw 66 percent of his pitches for strikes -- but it remains to be seen if he'll continue to fill Nola's vacancy moving forward.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Recalled from Triple-A
Klein was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Wednesday's game will be the first MLB start of the season for Klein, who's typically used as a reliever. He's been pitching very well with Lehigh Valley, posting a 2.13 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 25.1 innings. However, he's struggled during his limited time in the majors this year, allowing five runs over just 8.2 innings.
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Phillies' Phil Klein: Claimed off waivers by Phillies
Klein was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Sunday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Klein will make his way to the 40-man roster, but according to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, he'll begin his tenure with the organization at the Triple-A level. The right-hander hasn't been particularly effective for the Rangers this year, so perhaps a change of scenery is what Klein needs to improve upon his 5.19 season ERA.
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Rangers' Phil Klein: Has been designated for assignment
Klein was designated for assignment Thursday.
This move was made in order to make room for Robinson Chirinos on the 40-man roster after being activated from the disabled list Thursday. Klein was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday after giving up five earned runs during 2.1 innings of work over his past three appearances. The 27-year-old is useful as organizational depth, but has struggled during his time in the majors.
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Rangers' Phil Klein: Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
Klein was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Anthony Ranaudo will come up to replace Klein, who gave up five runs in his last appearances to bring his ERA to 5.19. The 27-year-old Klein did post a 12:2 K:BB in his 8.2 frames with the big club, but it's hard to imagine him working into a prominent role in the Rangers' bullpen at any point this season.
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Rangers' Phil Klein: Recalled by Rangers
Klein was recalled by the Rangers on Thursday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Fellow reliever Keone Kela was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with an elbow impingement, so Klein will join the Rangers to take his spot out of the bullpen. Klein made the Rangers' Opening Day roster before being optioned last week for Alex Claudio. He had been stretching out as a starter at Triple-A, so Klein could have a long relief role during his stint with the Rangers.
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Rangers' Phil Klein: Demoted to get regular work
Klein will stretch out at Triple-A Round Rock to position himself as a possible long reliever/spot start if needed, MLB.com's T.R Sullivan reports.
Klein had pitched just three innings during his ten-day stint in the majors and is expected to get more regular work in the minors.
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Rangers' Phil Klein: Optioned to Triple-A
Klein was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
The Rangers added another left-hander to the bullpen Wednesday by recalling Alex Claudio, but that move bumped Klein back down to Triple-A. Klein made the Rangers' Opening Day roster and had thrown 3.0 scoreless innings over two appearances this season before being optioned. He figures to work out of the bullpen at Round Rock and will likely be called up again later in the season.
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Rangers' Phil Klein: Makes Opening Day roster
Klein has officially made the Ranger's Opening Day roster, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Klein will open as an option out of the pen in long relief after spending much of 2015 at Triple-A. The 26-year-old made 11 appearances for Texas last season, posting a 6.75 ERA across 17.1 innings.
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