The Philadelphia Phillies have officially parted ways with right-handed pitcher, releasing the 28-year-old from the organization as they continue to reshape their pitching depth heading into the latter stages of the season.
He spent the year in the Phillies’ minor league system, was unable to earn a promotion to the major league roster despite working to regain the form that once made him a promising pitching prospect. The move opens another roster spot as Philadelphia evaluates its farm system and prepares for potential additions before the stretch run.
Originally selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Elon University, Brnovich was later traded to the Seattle Mariners before joining the Phillies organization. Throughout his professional career, he showed flashes of potential with his command and ability to generate weak contact, but injuries limited his development and prevented him from establishing long-term consistency.
The Phillies have been active in making organizational changes this season, particularly among their pitching ranks, as they seek to strengthen both their Triple-A depth and major league bullpen. Brnovich’s release is the latest in a series of personnel moves designed to create opportunities for younger arms and accommodate new acquisitions.
While his tenure with Philadelphia comes to an end, Brnovich could still attract interest from other organizations looking to add experienced pitching depth. At 28 years old, he has several years of professional experience and may receive an opportunity to continue his career on a minor league contract elsewhere.
For the Phillies, the decision reflects their continued effort to optimize organizational depth as they push toward a postseason berth. With roster flexibility becoming increasingly valuable late in the season, the club appears committed to making difficult personnel decisions in pursuit of its championship aspirations.
