Shortstop Immediately Leaves Philadelphia Phillies Organization

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that 21 players departed the organization by electing free agency last week. Among those is shortstop Erick Brito, who opted for free agency on Monday, according to MiLB.com’s transactions log. Brito, a 2002‑born Venezuelan from Ciudad Guayana, appeared in just 33 games this season because of multiple injuries. In that limited action he hit .275/.372/.376 with one home run, 11 RBI and 13 stolen bases, spending most of the year at Double‑A.

Brito signed a minor‑league contract with the Phillies on Nov. 29, 2018, and has never played in the majors. Over his seven‑year minor‑league career he has slashed .251/.344/.322 with seven home runs, 162 RBI and 111 stolen bases. He reached Triple‑A for the first time in 2025, but never advanced beyond that level.

The Phillies’ 2026 season saw a managerial change after a 9‑19 start, with Rob Thomson fired and Don Mattingly promoted to interim manager. Under Mattingly the club finished 88‑74, but was eliminated in the National League Wild Card Series by the Atlanta Braves. After the season ended, the front office signed Mattingly to a two‑season contract as manager. More details are available at the source.

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