Jun 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder David Dahl (35) celebrates his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Outfielder David Dahl is back in the Philadelphia Phillies organization on a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Monday.
The news comes less than two weeks after Dahl was designated for assignment by the club and declined a minor league deal.
Dahl, 30, batted .207 with three home runs and eight RBIs in 19 games with the Phillies this season. He has played in just 23 games over the past three major league seasons.
Dahl elected free agency after he was designated for assignment on July 9. He was assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Over seven career seasons, Dahl is a career .268 hitter with 46 homers and 169 RBIs in 350 games with the Colorado Rockies (2016, 2018-20), Texas Rangers (2021), San Diego Padres (2023), and Phillies. He was a National League All-Star in 2019.
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Outfielder David Dahl has signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report from The Athletic. This move comes shortly after Dahl was designated for assignment by the team and initially declined a minor league deal.
Dahl, who is 30 years old, had a batting average of .207 with three home runs and eight RBIs in 19 games with the Phillies this season. He has seen limited playing time in the major leagues over the past three seasons, appearing in just 23 games.
After being designated for assignment on July 9, Dahl chose to become a free agent and was subsequently assigned to the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate, Lehigh Valley.
Throughout his seven-year career, Dahl has maintained a .268 batting average with 46 home runs and 169 RBIs in 350 games. He has played for the Colorado Rockies (2016, 2018-2020), Texas Rangers (2021), San Diego Padres (2023), and now the Phillies. Dahl was named a National League All-Star in 2019.
It remains to be seen how Dahl’s return to the Phillies organization will impact the team’s lineup and overall performance moving forward. The outfielder brings experience and a solid track record to the table, and his presence could provide a boost to the team’s offensive capabilities.
Overall, Dahl’s signing represents a new chapter in his baseball journey and an opportunity for him to prove his value to the Phillies organization. Fans will be eager to see how he performs in the minor leagues and whether he can earn a spot on the major league roster once again.
