The Phillies are close to signing Benoit, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The signing is expected to be announced before Thursday. Benoit had a 2.81 ERA and posted a 25.5 percent strikeout rate in 48 innings last season for the Mariners and Blue Jays. The Phillies will enter spring training with an open competition for their closing role and Benoit will likely be in the mix for the job.