On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies have the day off following a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home).
They are coming off a 9-5 loss (and dropped two out of three in the series).
The Phillies will remain at home to host Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees on Friday night.
Phillies Announce Release Of 4-Year MLB Player
GettyDon Mattingly, interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, looks on during a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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”
Looking At Rutledge
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 17: Washington Nationals 2019 first round pick Jackson Rutledge talks to the media before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on June 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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