The Philadelphia Phillies have officially selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. This move adds depth to their bullpen as they navigate the 2025 MLB season. The team announced the move on Thursday, naming him the 27th man on the roster for the doubleheader. Bringing the 27-year-old back to the majors and giving the Phillies another power arm for late-inning situations.
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Brett de Geus
De Geus is a former Rule 5 Draft pick by the Texas Rangers in 2020. He has spent the 2025 season with the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Over 22 appearances, he has recorded a 2.91 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 34 innings, showing improved command and effectiveness against both righties and lefties. His performance earned him a well-deserved promotion. The Phillies want to strengthen a bullpen that has been inconsistent in recent weeks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted Brett de Geus in the 33rd round of the 2017 MLB Draft. That marked the start of his professional baseball journey. He made his MLB debut in 2021. After brief stints with the Rangers, he later joined the Arizona Diamondbacks. He spent time in the minor leagues to refine his mechanics. He also worked on developing his secondary pitches. His resurgence with Lehigh Valley impressed the Phillies’ front office. They see him as a potential high-leverage option moving forward.
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The addition of de Geus comes at a crucial time for Philadelphia. The team is in the thick of the NL East race. The Phillies are dealing with injuries impacting the bullpen. They are banking on de Geus’s ability to miss bats. He also needs to keep the ball in the yard. His fastball-slider combination has proven effective at the Triple-A level. The team is optimistic that he can translate that success to the majors.
