Brandon Phillips signing one-day contract to retire with Reds

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati Reds great is retiring with the franchise he spent more than a decade playing for.

Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract on Saturday to officially retire as a Red, the franchise announced Wednesday.

Phillips spent 11 seasons in Cincinnati from 2006-16, earning three All-Star selections, four Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger Award.

“Brandon Phillips was an incredible baseball player. He brought a style and personality that Reds fans absolutely loved,” said Phil Castellini, Reds President & CEO. “He was a cornerstone of our club and one of the most dynamic players in the game. The connection he built with this city was real and retiring him as a Red is our chance to honor that unforgettable relationship.”

Phillips is among the three who will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Reds fans can watch the Hall of Fame induction on FOX19 NOW following a FOX19 NOW Sports special on this year’s inductees. Tune in at 5 p.m. Saturday for the Reds Hall of Fame special on FOX19 NOW.

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