Phil Gosselin

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Phil Gosselin

|position = Utility infielder

|image = Phil Gosselin (29281637423).jpg

|image_size = 240

|caption = Gosselin with the Arizona Diamondbacks

|team =

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|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|3}}

|birth_place = Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 16

|debutyear = 2013

|debutteam = Atlanta Braves

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = August 24

|finalyear = 2022

|finalteam = Los Angeles Angels

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .254

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 17

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 103

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Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2015}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2016}})
Pittsburgh Pirates ({{mlby|2017}})
Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2017}})
Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2018}})
Philadelphia Phillies ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2020}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2021}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2022}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2022}})

}}

Philip David Gosselin (nicknamed "Barrels", and "The Goose";{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phil-gosselin-hot-rhys-hoskins-tinkering-phillies-camp-winds-down|title=Phil Gosselin trending up, Rhys Hoskins tinkering as Phillies camp winds down|date=July 21, 2020|last=Salisbury|first=Jim|publisher=NBC Sports Philadelphia|work=nbcsports.com|accessdate=July 25, 2020}} born October 3, 1988), is an American former professional baseball utility infielder. The Atlanta Braves selected Gosselin in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB draft; he made his MLB debut in 2013 with the Braves. He also played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Angels.

Early life

Gosselin was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania.{{cite web|url=https://www.delcotimes.com/sports/phillies-will-give-versatile-malvern-prep-grad-phil-gosselin-a/article_d647029e-054c-11e9-ad57-f38a3be14d97.html|title=Phillies will give versatile Malvern Prep grad Phil Gosselin a look, among others|date=December 21, 2018|last=McCaffery|first=Jack|publisher=Delaware County Times|work=delcotimes.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019|archive-date=December 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215081658/https://www.delcotimes.com/sports/phillies-will-give-versatile-malvern-prep-grad-phil-gosselin-a/article_d647029e-054c-11e9-ad57-f38a3be14d97.html|url-status=dead}} He graduated from Malvern Preparatory School ('07), where he played shortstop on the baseball team.{{cite web|url=http://tedsilary.com/archive/philgosselin.htm|title=Before He Played for Pay . . . Phil Gosselin|date=|last=Silary|first=Ted|publisher=|work=tedsilary.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phil-gosselin-strives-spot-phillies-team-ignited-his-love-baseball|title=Phil Gosselin strives for a spot with Phillies, the team that ignited his love of baseball|date=March 5, 2019|last=Salisbury|first=Jim|publisher=NBC Sports Philadelphia|work=nbcsports.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article/atl/phil-gosselins-phillies-ties-now-include-being-no-hit?ymd=20140901&content_id=92577534&vkey=news_atl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903180930/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article/atl/phil-gosselins-phillies-ties-now-include-being-no-hit?ymd=20140901&content_id=92577534&vkey=news_atl|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 3, 2014|title=Gosselin's Philly ties now include being no-hit|date=September 1, 2014|last=Bowman|first=Mark|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|accessdate=September 3, 2014}}

Gosselin then attended the University of Virginia, where he played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers. As a junior in 2009 Gosselin set a university record for hits in a season (100) while batting .382 (mostly as the leadoff hitter) as he earned First-Team All-ACC and Third-Team All-America honors.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbc29.com/story/12693403/uvas-arico-and-gosselin-sign-pro-contracts-forego-senior-seasons-at-virginia|title=UVA's Arico and Gosselin Sign Pro Contracts, Forego Senior Seasons at Virginia|date=|location=Charlottesville, Virginia|publisher=WVIR-TV|work=nbc29.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/phil-gosselin-594838|title=Phil Gosselin Stats, Fantasy & News|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://virginiasports.com/news/2013/8/16/Former_Cavalier_Phil_Gosselin_Called_Up_by_Atlanta_Braves.aspx|title=Former Cavalier Phil Gosselin Called Up by Atlanta Braves|date=August 16, 2013|publisher=University of Virginia Athletics|work=virginiasports.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}} After the 2009 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |accessdate=September 25, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2009&T=Harwich%20Mariners |title=2009 Harwich Mariners |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}} Gosselin ranks 6th in Virginia history in career doubles (50), and 10th in RBIs (145) and total bases (345).

Playing career

=Atlanta Braves=

File:Philip Gosselin Braves vs Rangers in Texas Sept 2014.jpg]]

The Atlanta Braves selected Gosselin in the fifth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?c_id=atl&content_id=10984676&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_atl&ymd=20100609|title=Fifth-round pick forever linked to Strasburg|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|date=June 9, 2010|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}

Gosselin was called up to the majors for the first time on August 16, 2013.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/braves-2b-tyler-pastornicky-out-for-season-after-tearing-up-knee-in-collision-with-teammate/2013/08/16/59d6f8f4-06a6-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2_story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106010854/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/braves-2b-tyler-pastornicky-out-for-season-after-tearing-up-knee-in-collision-with-teammate/2013/08/16/59d6f8f4-06a6-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2_story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 6, 2019|title=Braves 2B Tyler Pastornicky out for season after tearing up knee in collision with teammate|date=August 17, 2013|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=Washington Post|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}{{cite news |last1=Dorado |first1=Juan |title=Phil Gosselin Purchased by Atlanta |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-57183236 |access-date=April 13, 2022 |publisher=Minor League Baseball |date=August 16, 2013}} He debuted the same day, in the tenth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals.{{cite web|agency=Associated Press|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?id=330816115|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823081025/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?id=330816115|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 23, 2013|title=Justin Upton's walk-off HR helps Braves continue dominance of Nats|publisher=ESPN|work=ESPN.com|date=August 16, 2013|accessdate=August 21, 2013}} Gosselin was outrighted off the Braves roster on November 5, 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/thomson-reuters/131112/atlanta-braves-teamreport|title=Atlanta Braves - TeamReport m|publisher=Global Post|work=globalpost.com|date=November 12, 2013|accessdate=March 12, 2014}}

Gosselin was called back up by the Braves on July 13, 2014, when Dan Uggla was suspended by the team for one day.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|last2=Jackson|first2=John|title=Braves suspend Uggla one game, add Gosselin|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-suspend-dan-uggla-for-one-game-recall-phil-gosselin-from-triple-a-gwinnett?ymd=20140713&content_id=84480346&vkey=news_atl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717085811/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article/atl/atlanta-braves-suspend-dan-uggla-for-one-game-recall-phil-gosselin-from-triple-a-gwinnett?ymd=20140713&content_id=84480346&vkey=news_atl|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 17, 2014|accessdate=July 16, 2014|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|date=July 13, 2014}}{{cite news|title=Braves suspend 2B Dan Uggla for 1 game|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11210106|access-date=July 16, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN|work=ESPN.com|date=July 13, 2014}} Gosselin was again recalled by the Braves on July 26 after Uggla was released.{{cite news|last=Morgan|first=Joe|title=Pastornicky optioned, Gosselin returns to aid bench|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/braves-option-utility-infielder-tyler-pastornicky-to-triple-a-gwinnett-recall-phil-gosselin?ymd=20140726&content_id=86408888&vkey=news_mlb|accessdate=August 17, 2014|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|date=July 26, 2014}} On August 15, Gosselin hit his first MLB home run, against the Oakland Athletics.{{cite news|last=Cooper|first=Jon|title=Gosselin steps in for Simmons, hits first homer|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/89797166/gosselin-steps-in-for-simmons-hits-first-homer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083118/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/89797166/gosselin-steps-in-for-simmons-hits-first-homer|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|accessdate=August 17, 2014|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|date=August 16, 2014}} He batted .266/.304/.320 in 378 at bats for the Atlanta Braves in 128 games.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gosseph01.shtml|title=Phil Gosselin Stats|date=2019|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}} In the minors, as he batted .344 (second in the International League)/.379/.487 with 5 triples (tied for 7th in the league) for the Gwinnett Braves, he was named a 2014 International League mid-season and post-season All Star, and Player of the Week on July 14.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/phil-gosselin-594838|title=Phil Gosselin Stats, Highlights, Bio|date=2019|publisher= Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=December 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?type=bat&id=c1884526|title=2014 International League Batting Leaders|date=2019|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}

Gosselin made the Braves' Opening Day roster in 2015, and batted .325/.357/.425 in 40 at bats over 20 games before fracturing his left thumb against the Miami Marlins on May 17 while diving for a ground ball.{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2015/08/31/arizona-diamondbacks-freight-train-david-peralta-gaining-admirers/71494596|title='Freight Train' David Peralta gaining admirers|date=September 1, 2015|last=Piecoro|first=Nick|publisher=The Arizona Republic|work=azcentral.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}} The injury required surgery, and Gosselin missed eight weeks of the season.{{cite news|title=Phil Gosselin to Undergo Surgery on Left Thumb|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/125146128/phil-gosselin-to-undergo-surgery-on-left-thumb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519103108/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/125146128/phil-gosselin-to-undergo-surgery-on-left-thumb|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|date=May 18, 2015|publisher=Major League Baseball |work=MLB.com|accessdate=May 19, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12924765/atlanta-braves-phil-gosselin-surgery-fractured-thumb|title=Atlanta Braves IF Phil Gosselin has surgery on fractured thumb|date=May 21, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On June 20, 2015, Gosselin was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Bronson Arroyo and Touki Toussaint.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13123019/bronson-arroyo-former-first-rounder-touki-toussaint-traded-arizona-diamondbacks-atlanta-braves|title=Diamondbacks send Bronson Arroyo, Touki Toussaint to Braves|date=June 20, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=November 4, 2015}}

On September 29, Gosselin recorded his first career walk-off hit with a bases-loaded RBI single against the Colorado Rockies. This gave the Diamondbacks a 4–3 win in 11 innings.{{cite web|url=http://tucson.com/sports/baseball/professional/dbacks/d-backs-gosselin-hits-walk-off-single-in-th/article_74c9ec3c-66ff-11e5-b848-cb772b41494e.html|title=D-backs: Gosselin hits walk-off single in 11th|date=September 29, 2015|last=Romero|first=Jose M.|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Arizona Daily Star|work=tucson.com|accessdate=October 1, 2015}} In 2015 with Arizona he batted .303/.382/.545, with 3 home runs, and 13 RBIs, in 66 at bats.

File:Phil Gosselin on February 27, 2016.jpg

In 2016 Gosselin batted .277/.324/.368 with Arizona, with two home runs, and 13 RBIs, in 220 at bats. He led all big league pinch hitters in hits, with 20.

Gosselin was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on February 7, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/news/article/215425948/arizona-diamondbacks-sign-daniel-descalso|title=Arizona Diamondbacks sign Daniel Descalso|date=February 7, 2017|last=Thornburg|first=Chad|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|accessdate=February 8, 2017}}

=Pittsburgh Pirates=

On February 10, 2017, Gosselin was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league pitcher Frank Duncan, but only had 40 at–bats for the team.{{cite web|url=http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/news/article/215688194/d-backs-acquire-frank-duncan-from-pirates-for-phil-gosselin/|title=D-backs acquire Frank Duncan from Pirates for Phil Gosselin|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 10, 2017}} With the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he hit .266/.304/.336 in 241 at–bats.

=Texas Rangers=

Gosselin was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on August 12, 2017. He made 12 appearances for Texas, going 1–for–8 (.125).{{cite web|last=Nesbitt|first=Stephen J.|title=Rangers claim infielder Phil Gosselin on waivers from Pirates|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2017/08/12/Pirates-infielder-Phil-Gosselin-optioned-claimed-Texas-Rangers/stories/201708120097|date=August 12, 2017|publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|work=post-gazette.com|accessdate=November 22, 2017}} On October 10, Gosselin was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Round Rock Express.{{Cite web|title=Rangers Outright Gosselin, Espino, Middlebrooks, Hoying|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/10/rangers-outright-gosselin-espino-middlebrooks-hoying.html|access-date=December 17, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=October 10, 2017 |language=en}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On January 2, 2018, Gosselin signed a minor league contract with the yankees and Cincinnati Reds. He earned a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, but only had 24 at–bats for the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-phil-gosselin-secures-opening-day-roster-spot|title=Reds' Phil Gosselin: Secures Opening Day roster spot|date=March 25, 2018|agency=Rotowire Staff|publisher=CBS Sports|work=cbssports.com|accessdate=March 25, 2018}}

=Atlanta Braves (second stint)=

The Atlanta Braves claimed Gosselin off waivers on May 3, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-claim-phil-gosselin-off-waivers/c-275078452|title=Braves nab Gosselin off waivers from Reds|date=May 3, 2018|last=Ladson|first=Bill|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|accessdate=May 4, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-claim-gosselin-off-waivers/DhNCP9BECGNSUON3Yh6ioJ|title=Braves claim Gosselin off waivers|last=O'Brien|first=David|date=May 3, 2018|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|work=ajc.com|accessdate=May 4, 2018}} The Braves designated him for assignment on June 24,{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Braves place closer Vizcaino (shoulder) on DL |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/arodys-vizcaino-goes-on-disabled-list-c282687196 |access-date=August 17, 2021 |work=MLB.com |date=June 24, 2018}} subsequently outrighting him to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. Gosselin declared free agency on October 9.

In the major leagues, through 2018 Gosselin had played 97 games at second base, 37 games at third base, 11 games at shortstop, eight games at first base, and eight games in the outfield.

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On December 21, 2018, Gosselin signed a minor league deal as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies.{{cite news |title=Phillies sign former Malvern Prep star, six others to minor league contracts |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phillies-sign-former-malvern-prep-star-phil-gosselin-six-others-minor-league-contracts |access-date=August 17, 2021 |publisher=NBC Sports |date=December 21, 2018}} While with the 2019 Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he batted .314/.405 (8th in the league)/.497, with five triples (tied for 7th), eight home runs, and 47 RBIs, in 296 at bats, playing primarily second base.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gossel001phi|title=Phil Gosselin Minor Leagues Statistics & History|date=2019|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}}

Gosselin's 2019 MLB Phillies stat line included batting .262/.294/.308, with three doubles, no home runs, and seven RBIs, in 65 at bats; he pinch hit 35 times and played six games in left field, five games at shortstop, and one game at third base.

On December 12, 2019, Gosselin was re-signed to a minor league contract by the Phillies, with an invitation to 2020 spring training.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phillies-make-minor-trade-sign-familiar-utility-man-final-day-winter-meetings|title=Phillies make a minor trade, sign a familiar utility man on final day of winter meetings|date=December 12, 2019|last=Salisbury|first=Jim|publisher=NBC Sports Philadelphia|work=nbcsports.com|accessdate=December 20, 2019}} On July 24, 2020, Gosselin had his contract selected to the 40-man roster, and the 30-man active roster. He made his 2020 Phillies debut on July 25, in the starting lineup, against the Miami Marlins by going 3–3 with 2 home runs. Gosselin sustained his hitting as the season went on, prompting manager Joe Girardi to start Gosselin whenever the opposing starting pitcher was a lefty. He also took online college courses from UVA during the season to complete his bachelor's degree in economics.{{cite news |last1=Hoornstra |first1=J. P. |title=Angels' Phil Gosselin is among the graduating class of '21 |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/19/angels-phil-gosselin-is-among-the-graduating-class-of-21/ |access-date=August 17, 2021 |work=Orange County Register |date=June 19, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1992203/2020/08/14/the-big-league-undergrad-busy-phil-gosselin-on-a-quest-to-complete-his-degree|title=The big-league undergrad: Busy Phil Gosselin is on a quest to finish his degree|date=August 14, 2020|last=Gelb|first=Matt|publisher=The Athletic|work=theathletic.com|accessdate=August 18, 2020}} On October 30, Gosselin was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency.{{cite news |title=Phillies clear out 'pen, decline options on Neris, Phelps |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-virus-outbreak-phil-gosselin-johan-quezada-david-phelps-76717750c15ecb7de833a564ba561c72 |access-date=May 4, 2023 |work=Associated Press News |date=October 30, 2020}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On February 9, 2021, Gosselin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization that included an invitation to spring training.{{cite news |title=LA Angels sign utilityman Phil Gosselin, OF Juan Lagares |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2021/02/09/la-angels-sign-utilityman-phil-gosselin-of-juan-lagares/43381209/ |access-date=August 17, 2021 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=February 9, 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Bollinger |first1=Rhett |title=Angels sign Gosselin to Minor League deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-sign-phil-gosselin-to-minor-league-deal |access-date=August 17, 2021 |work=MLB.com |date=February 9, 2021}} On May 4, 2021, Gosselin was selected to the active roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/angels-select-phil-gosselin-designate-scott-schebler.html|title=Angels Select Phil Gosselin, Designate Scott Schebler|date=May 4, 2021 }}

On November 30, Gosselin was non-tendered by the Angels, making him a free agent.{{cite web|last1=Adams|first1=Steve|title=American League Non-Tenders: 11/30/21|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/2021-non-tenders-angels-phil-gosselin-royals-richard-lovelady.html|website=MLB Trade Rumors|publisher=|date=November 30, 2021|access-date=November 30, 2021}}

=Atlanta Braves (third stint)=

On March 19, 2022, Gosselin signed a minor league contract to return to the Atlanta Braves.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves add Phil Gosselin |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-players-react-to-the-team-signing-closer-kenley-jansen/FHRCUABA3RDXLPS4WLHBNJGXQY/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=March 19, 2022}} The Braves promoted him to the majors on June 14.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves bringing up Phil Gosselin, but Orlando Arcia is starting second baseman |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-bringing-up-phil-gosselin-to-replace-injured-ozzie-albies/IZJXRO57IVB37I7D63B5TC4KE4/ |access-date=June 15, 2022 |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=June 14, 2022}} The Braves designated Gosselin for assignment on July 11.{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves acquire vet 2B Robinson Cano from San Diego Padres |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34224211/atlanta-braves-acquire-vet-2b-robinson-cano-san-diego-padres |access-date=February 12, 2023 |work=ESPN.com |date=July 10, 2022}}{{Cite news |date=July 11, 2022 |title=Robinson Cano to make Atlanta Braves debut vs. New York Mets |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34227448/robinson-cano-make-atlanta-braves-debut-vs-new-york-mets |access-date=July 13, 2022 |work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}

=Los Angeles Angels (second stint)=

On July 18, 2022, Gosselin was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels. On August 23, 2022, against the Tampa Bay Rays, Gosselin made his first professional pitching appearance, pitching a 1-2-3 inning.{{cite web |title=Angels vs. Rays - Game Recap - August 23, 2022 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401356046 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=Associated Press |language=en |date=August 23, 2022}} On August 25, Gosselin was designated for assignment. In 22 games with the Angels, he batted .098/.132/.137 with 2 RBIs.{{cite web |title=Angels' Phil Gosselin: Removed from 40-man roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-phil-gosselin-removed-from-40-man-roster/ |website=CBS Sports |publisher=RotoWire Staff |language=en |date=August 25, 2022}} He became a free agent on September 1.

Post-playing career

On February 5, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies hired Gosselin to serve as a special assignment analyst in their baseball operations department.{{Cite web|title=Phillies news and rumors 2/6: Phil Gosselin, Brock Stassi return to organization|url=https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/02/philadelphia-phillies-news-rumors-phil-gosselin-brock-stassi-minor-leagues/|access-date=March 2, 2024|website=philliesnation.com|date=February 5, 2024 |language=en}}