Jose Contreras, 2010
Jose Contreras, after a successful career in Cuba and an All-Star stint with the White Sox, joined the Phillies in 2010 as a relief pitcher. He excelled in this role, serving as a key setup man and temporarily filling in as closer before re-signing for two years. However, at 39, injuries and ineffectiveness plagued his performance afterward. In 101 games with the Phillies, he recorded a 3.74 ERA, 9 saves, and 85 strikeouts.
Ronny Cedeño, 2014
Ronny Cedeño, a versatile utility infielder, signed a one-year deal with the Phillies in 2014 but was released during Spring Training. He returned on a minor league assignment and was briefly called up, but went 0-9 in six games. Despite this, he was traded to the Diamondbacks, highlighting his continued value to teams.
