38 Carlos Zambrano, SP

Carlos Zambrano, who signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies Wednesday, will report to extended spring training and the team has made no promises about him being called up to the majors, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Danny Knobler. Zambrano, however, does have a July 1 opt-out on his contract.

The Phillies were one of a few teams that scouted Zambrano in Miami Monday.

"We're just looking to add some starting pitching depth to the organization. We're taking a chance. It's low-risk, hopefully high-reward," assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said.

Free-agent pitcher Carlos Zambrano has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Phillies, the team announced Wednesday. Zambrano last pitched in the majors in 2012, going 7-10 with a 4.49 ERA in 35 appearances (20 starts) for Miami.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. shot down a Venezuelan media report that claimed the Phillies had signed veteran pitcher Carlos Zambrano, calling it "ridiculously premature," according to Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia on Saturday.

However, Amaro did reveal that the team will take a look at Zambrano, who recently signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

Carlos Zambrano has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Zambrano went 7-10 with a 4.49 ERA in 35 appearances (20 starts) for the Marlins in 2012 but did not garner much interest from major-league clubs this offseason.