The Philadelphia Phillies have traded minor league right-handed pitcher Ryan Degges to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for $250,000 in international bonus pool money.
The transaction was completed on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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The Phillies immediately used the newly acquired pool space to secure a deal with 17-year-old right-handed pitcher Ho Hua from Taiwan.
The signing bonus is approximately $500,000.
Player Background
Degges was originally selected by Philadelphia in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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The 23-year-old pitcher posted a 5.47 ERA and a 1.541 WHIP across 24 2/3 innings in nine minor league appearances this season with Low-A Clearwater and High-A Jersey Shore.
He recently spent time on the seven-day minor league injured list due to a right oblique strain before beginning a rehab assignment with Clearwater in late June.
The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed the transaction through their official social media account, stating: "The Phillies have received international bonus pool space from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for RHP Ryan Degges."
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The trade allows the Guardians to add pitching depth to their organization, while the Phillies continue to aggressively accumulate international spending flexibility under executive Dave Dombrowski.
