Phillies, Josh Harrison agree to minor league contract

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The Phillies and infielder Josh Harrison have agreed to a minor league contract, the club announced on Tuesday.

Harrison, 32, spent 2019 with the Tigers after eight years with the Pirates. He battled a hamstring injury and hit just .175/.218/.263 across 147 trips to the plate. He played strictly second base last year, his primary position, but has plenty of experience at third base, shortstop, and the outfield corners as well.

Harrison could crack the Phillies’ Opening Day roster with a strong spring training, but the odds are he starts the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and provides depth as needed throughout the year.

Stanton, Donaldson, Kahnle activated by Yankees ahead of Dodgers series

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LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.