Cubs Claim Bryse Wilson After Phillies Designate Veteran Pitcher for Assignment
The Philadelphia Phillies have lost a piece of their pitching depth, as the Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson off waivers on June 24. The move comes just days after Philadelphia designated Wilson for assignment in a roster shuffle aimed at addressing its pitching needs.
Wilson’s stint with the Phillies was brief. After exercising an upward mobility clause in his contract, Philadelphia selected his contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 18. He appeared in one game, throwing two scoreless innings in relief, before being designated for assignment on June 22.
The Cubs, currently dealing with multiple injuries on their pitching staff, moved quickly to add the 28-year-old veteran. To make room on the roster, Chicago designated right-hander Christian Roa for assignment, according to Cubs reporter Meghan Montemurro.
Wilson brings significant major-league experience despite inconsistent results. Across 164 MLB appearances, he owns a 20–23 record with a 4.80 ERA and 333 strikeouts over 463 innings. His ability to work as both a starter and reliever gives the Cubs valuable flexibility as they navigate their injury concerns.
For the Phillies, the move represents the loss of a depth arm who was viewed primarily as emergency rotation and bullpen coverage. Philadelphia recently recalled other pitchers and reinstated injured relievers, making Wilson expendable despite his scoreless outing with the club. 
While Wilson was not expected to play a major role in Philadelphia’s plans, his departure underscores how quickly roster situations can change during the long MLB season. The Cubs will now hope the former Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago White Sox pitcher can provide reliable innings as they battle through a stretch of pitching injuries.
