The Phillies acquired Rucker from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Analysis: Rucker had been designated for assignment and has now landed in a new organization. The 29-year-old reliever has collected a 4.96 ERA and 120:50 K:BB over 123.1 innings out of the Cubs' bullpen covering the last three seasons. He'll compete for a middle-relief gig.
Michael Rucker Exits 40-man roster
Rucker was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Analysis: Rucker loses his spot on the 40-man roster in favor Hector Neris, whose signing became official. The 29-year-old reliever has put up a 4.96 ERA and 120:50 K:BB covering 123.1 innings out of the Cubs' bullpen over the last three seasons.
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