Elvis Araujo sent to minor league camp
The Phillies on Friday afternoon optioned lefthander Elvis Araujo to minor league camp.
The Phillies on Friday afternoon optioned lefthander Elvis Araujo to minor league camp.
Araujo, 23, impressed over five Grapefruit League innings but was a longshot to make the roster given he has yet to pitch above double A. He allowed only one run, on a home run, and two hits while striking out five and walking two over his five Grapefruit League outings.
The Phillies signed the 6-foot-6 Venezuelan to a major league deal in November. Since it's his first time on a 40-man roster, Araujo has all three of his minor-league options remaining. He will likely start the season in the bullpen at triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Earlier Friday, the team optioned third baseman Maikel Franco, lefthander Joely Rodriguez and righthander Nefi Ogando to minor league camp. Forty-five players remain in major league camp.