Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Nolan Hoffman plays for the Scottsdale Scorpions during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Texas Rangers Trade Minor League Reliever Nolan Hoffman to Philadelphia Phillies

Originally posted on Minor League Baseball on SI
By Sam Connon | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 10:57 AM ET

The Texas Rangers have traded right-handed pitcher Nolan Hoffman to the Philadelphia Phillies, the clubs announced Wednesday morning.

In order to acquire Hoffman, Philadelphia sent cash considerations back to Texas. The Phillies immediately selected the 27-year-old reliever's contract, adding him to their 40-man roster, only to option him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Hoffman had taken the mound 22 times with Triple-A Round Rock in 2025, going 2-0 with a 5.91 ERA, 1.457 WHIP and 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

The Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher Nolan Hoffman from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. Hoffman had his contract selected and was optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 18, 2025

The Seattle Mariners helped Hoffman initially turn pro, selecting him in the fifth round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M. He had only made it to High-A by the time the Baltimore Orioles poached him in the minor league phase of the 2021 Rule 5 Draft.

Hoffman remained in the Orioles organization through the end of the 2024 campaign, at which point the sidearm pitcher became a minor league free agent and signed with the Rangers.

Prior to this season, Hoffman had gone 14-13 with a 3.28 ERA, 1.336 WHIP and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings across 163 appearances in his minor league career. He has yet to make his MLB debut.

This article first appeared on Minor League Baseball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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