Joe

Ross

Ross finds himself back in the fold with Arizona as organizational depth after spending a couple days on the open market. The 32-year-old reliever was tagged for eight runs over 3 2/3 innings across three appearances for the Diamondbacks prior to being designated for assignment last Friday.

Ross cleared waivers over the weekend and will head out onto the open market to pursue opportunities elsewhere rather than stick around at Triple-A Reno. The 32-year-old reliever was lit up for eight runs over 3 2/3 innings across three appearances for Arizona prior to being designated for assignment last Friday.

Ross quickly loses his spot after giving up eight runs in 3 2/3 innings to begin the year. His velocity has been better than usual and he’s not making much more than minimum, so perhaps someone else will give him a look in middle relief.

Loáisiga looked like one of Arizona’s best relievers this spring, and he should be a part of the eighth- or ninth-inning mix right away. If he can just stay healthy, he might wind up leading the team in saves. Still, we’re talking about a 31-year-old who has only once topped 50 innings in the majors. He hasn’t made more than 30 appearances since 2022.

Ross bolsters Arizona’s middle relief depth after compiling a pedestrian 5.12 ERA — 6.08 xERA — 1.47 WHIP and 39/18 K/BB ratio across 51 innings for the Phillies last year. The 32-year-old journeyman has made 160 appearances (87 starts) in the majors since 2015.

Ross was let go by the Phillies last week after amassing a 5.12 ERA and a 39/18 K/BB in 51 innings. He could log time in the Cubs pen later this month.

Ross has been cut loose by the Phillies after struggling to a bloated 5.12 ERA across 51 innings (37 appearances, one start). The 32-year-old might be able to latch on somewhere else as middle relief depth.

Ross missed the minimum 15 days with his back spasms. He has a 5.28 ERA in 44 1/3 innings of middle-relief work for the Phillies this season.

No word yet on how much time Ross figures to miss. Back issues can be complicated matters, but we’re not anticipating a lengthy stint on the shelf. The 32-year-old righty has registered a serviceable 5.28 ERA across 44 1/3 innings (31 appearances) this season in his Phillies debut.

The Phillies haven’t asked for anything more than two innings at a time from Ross this spring, suggesting he’ll remain in middle relief if Ranger Suárez is forced to the IL. Taijuan Walker appears to be the team’s sixth starter right now. It might be for the best; Ross’s stuff hasn’t been up to par this spring, and while he’s managed a 3.12 ERA anyway, he’s fanned only four in 8 2/3 innings. He didn’t get a single missed swing today.