Phillies Acquire Vinny Nittoli From Blue Jays

10:38AM: The Phillies have announced the trade, with minor league catcher Karl Ellison heading to the Blue Jays in exchange for Nittoli. Ellison was an undrafted player who played in independent leagues in 2019 and 2021 before signing with the Phils organization this year for his first season of affiliated baseball. The 27-year-old Ellison has hit .123/.235/.192 over 150 combined…