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Phillies sign Cuban outfielder Osmel Aguila
DETROIT - Osmel Aguila, a 26-year-old Cuban outfielder, signed with the Phillies on Monday and could join the team later this season as an extra outfielder.
Aguila agreed to terms with the Phillies in March, but the deal was snagged by immigration paperwork and MLB documentation. The contract is worth $100,000. Aguila reported Monday to extended spring training and should soon join triple-A Lehigh Valley.
He batted .280 with a .384 on-base percentage in six seasons in Cuba's professional league. Aguila was staying in shape in the Dominican Republic until his paperwork cleared to join the Phillies.