Overview
- Washington used the third pick of the major-league Rule 5 Draft to take Griff McGarry from the Phillies, who must keep him on the active roster all season or offer him back.
- Philadelphia selected right-hander Zach McCambley from the Marlins in the Rule 5 Draft, placing him directly on the Phillies’ 26-man roster under the same roster-use rules.
- Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said McCambley could make the team and was targeted for his ability to neutralize right-handed hitters after a 2.90 ERA season across Double A and Triple A.
- McGarry, left unprotected by Philadelphia before the Nov. 18 deadline, rebounded in 2025 with a 3.44 ERA and 124 strikeouts and earned the organization’s Paul Owens Award, though control remains a concern.
- Philadelphia also traded for right-hander Yoniel Curet from the Rays for Tommy McCollum and made minor-league Rule 5 moves, while the Nationals signaled plans to refine McGarry’s strike-throwing under their new leadership.