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The Philadelphia Phillies have moved quickly to add depth to their infield, claiming a former Boston Red Sox organization infielder who distinguished himself at his most recent stop by leading the team in grand slams.
The pickup fills a roster need for Philadelphia while giving the player a fresh start in a new organization.
What a "Grand Slam Leader" Actually Means A grand slam requires a runner on every base before the batter steps in — the rarest and highest-leverage situation in baseball.
A player who leads any roster in that category is demonstrating an ability to produce in high-pressure moments with the game on the line, not just padding statistics in lopsided games.
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