Phillies Add Prospects, Designate Appel for Assignment

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-handers Franklyn Kilome, Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Taveras, and left-hander Ranger Suarez, on the 40-man roster. The Phillies also claimed infielder Engelb Vielma from the Giants. To make those players fit on the 40-man roster, the Phillies cleared three roster spots. Mark Appel, the former No. 1 overall pick acquired in the Ken Giles/Vince Velasquez trade in December 2015, and Alberto Tirado were designated for assignment. The Phillies outrighted Elniery Garcia to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. For more on this story, click here.