The Philadelphia Phillies are off after wrapping up their home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Philadelphia enters the break following a 9-5 defeat, which resulted in the club losing two of the three games in the series.
The Phillies will stay at Citizens Bank Park for their next matchup, welcoming Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees for the opener of a new series on Friday night.
Phillies Announce Release Of 4-Year MLB Player
Ahead of their series with the Yankees, news came out that the Phillies had released Jackson Rutledge.
@PhilsTailgate wrote: “The Phillies released the following players: RHP Jackson Rutledge SS Jose Familia LHP Kleyderve Andrade”
Rutledge did not appear in a game for the Phillies.
He had been with their Triple-A affiliate.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@PHILLYSPORTS42: “Whyd they even resign Rutledge? Unless he’s getting a better offer elsewhere?”
@PhilsTailgate: “I heard a few days ago that he was looking for opportunities in Asia.”
@Philly4everrr: “Jackson Rutledge 1st rder! Nats. Shame so much arm trouble.”
@yankeeh8er: “Clearing up roster space?”
@LonelyFlyersFa: “Go get Dennis Santana”
