A veteran American League starter, once counted among Minnesota's top prospects, is moving to Philadelphia under a contract arrangement described as surprising in its structure. The Phillies are acquiring a former Twins pitcher on terms described as atypical for the market.
His background as a former top prospect gives the move a long arc: a player Minnesota once ranked among their best organizational talent is crossing leagues in a transaction centered on a distinctive agreement. The specific provisions have not been detailed, but the contract's unusual design is the defining feature of this acquisition.