Seattle Mariners' Jay Bruce hits a solo home run off of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. (Stephen Brashear/AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Jay Bruce to #Phillies is nearing completion, sources tell The Athletic. Deal is pending a review of Bruce’s medicals and other final details. Once completed, #Mariners will net cash savings and receive a minor leaguer in return.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 2, 2019
Rosenthal adds that once the deal is made official, the Mariners will send cash to the Phillies and also receive a minor-league player from Philadelphia.
Jay Bruce is owed the balance of his $13M salary this season and $13M next season. He also is due $1.5M as part of his signing bonus next season. Not yet known how much cash #Mariners will send #Phillies, but there is cash in the deal.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 2, 2019
In 47 games with the Mariners this season, Bruce has hit for a .212 average with 14 home runs and 28 RBIs.
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