Erik Kratz signs with Phillies
Catcher Erik Kratz will not be back with the Pirates Triple-A affiliate Indians next season as he signed a minor-league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
Kratz, 30, made his major league debut during the 2010 season –which was televised and was even interviewed by MLB Network.
Kratz, 30, hit .118 (4-for-34) with one RBI for the Pirates in nine games.