Overview
- The Athletic reports Philadelphia reached a minors agreement with Tucker Davidson that does not require a 40-man roster spot.
- He is expected to compete in spring training and open in Triple-A as insurance for a rotation that features Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo and Taijuan Walker while Zack Wheeler rehabs.
- Davidson posted a 3.65 ERA over 22 starts and 123 1/3 innings for the KBO’s Lotte Giants in 2025 before being replaced when the club signed Vince Velasquez in August.
- After leaving Korea, he made six starts for the Brewers’ Triple-A Nashville affiliate to finish the year.
- The veteran left-hander owns a 5.76 ERA across 129 2/3 MLB innings with the Braves, Angels, Royals and Orioles and was part of Atlanta’s 2021 World Series team.