T he Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent reliever Nick Vespi to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training. The 29-year-old left-hander had a 3. ...

Vespi generally limits hard contact well — career 87.9 mph average exit velocity and 37.7% hard-hit rate — and did so quite well in Norfolk this year even while struggling with his bottom-line ...

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agree to terms with RHPs Nabil Crismatt, José Cuas, Joel Kuhnel, Griff McGarry, John McMillon, Nicholas Padilla, Austin Schulfer and Guillo Zuñiga, LHP Nick Vespi ...

SEATTLE MARINERS — Designated C Nick Raposo for assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS — Promoted Alex Hassan, Sean Johnson and Josh Kalk to assistant general manager. CHICAGO CUBS — Traded INF/OF Miles ...