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Marte

Marte spent the 2025 season with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan. The right-hander last pitched in the majors in 2024 while with the Phillies, and he’s forged a 5.64 ERA over 113 1/3 innings across 102 MLB appearances. The 30-year-old will compete for a bullpen spot in the Cactus League.

Marte signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners back in November but will head overseas in favor of a much more lucrative opportunity. The 30-year-old righty made 23 relief appearances last year for the Phillies and holds a pedestrian 5.64 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 105/54 K/BB ratio across 113 1/3 innings (102 appearances) in the big leagues since 2022. He’ll attempt to rebuild his long-term value overseas in Japan while making much more than he would’ve on a stateside minor-league deal.

Marte, 29, joins Seattle after being outrighted by the Phillies off their roster at the conclusion of the season. The 29-year-old struggled to a 6.92 ERA in his time with Philadelphia over 23 appearances, and just adds depth to the Seattle staff at this stage of his career.

All five wound up electing free agency and will test the open market rather than accept outright assignments to remain with the Phillies. The most notable name here is Allard, who made seven appearances (four starts) last year for Philadelphia. The trio of Marte, Ortiz and Tarnok figure to be able to latch on elsewhere as extra relief depth. Castro underwent surgery back in August to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.

The Phillies needed to free up a spot on their active roster with Jose Alvarado returning from the restricted list and Marte drew the short straw this time around. The 29-year-old hurler holds a 6.92 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and a 23/15 K/BB ratio over 26 innings with the Phillies on the season.

Marte is beginning a fourth stint in the bullpen. He has made 22 appearances for the Phillies and amassed a 7.13 ERA this season. Even in Triple-A, his ERA stood at 5.62 in 16 innings.

Marte is sent down to make room for Taijuan Walker with Walker coming off the injured list for a start versus the Marlins. Marte will provide depth for the Philadelphia staff at the Triple-A level, and likely will be back before the season comes to a close.

Marte is back in the big leagues ahead of Saturday’s game against the Pirates. He’s posted a solid 3.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 15/6 K/BB ratio across 16 1/3 innings (15 appearances) this season for the Phillies.

Marte had a 3.31 ERA in 15 appearances with Philadelphia this year. He was optioned to make room for Tyler Phillips. Marte could return to the major league roster the next time the Phillies need a fresh arm.

Marte was activated off the IL on Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A, but it will be a short stay as he makes his way back to the MLB roster to take the place of Spencer Turnbull, who was placed on the 15-day IL. Marte will remain with the Phillies until they need a fifth starter and then likely head back to Triple-A.