On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will open up a series with the San Diego Padres (at home).
They are coming off a road trip they won four out of six games.
In addition, the Phillies swept the Padres (in San Diego).
Phillies Release 2-Year Player Before Padres Series
GettyJohn McMillon #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day at BayCare Ballpark on February 20, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.
Ahead of Tuesday’s series, the Phillies released John McMillon from their organization (via MiLB.com).
@PhilsTailgate wrote: “The Phillies released the following players: RHP John McMillon LHP Cristhian Tortosa”
McMillon did not appear in a game for the Phillies at the MLB level.
He is currently 0-0 with a 7.71 ERA in 10 Triple-A games.
Social Media Reacts To McMillon Release
GettyJohn McMillon #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day at BayCare Ballpark on February 20, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
@blaine_rose: “Never forget the one outing McMillon had in ST in 2025”
@buzzfam2: “Streets will not forget spring training McMillon”
@joehafer1192: “I forgot that John McMillon was still in the organization”
@Philsbirdsthrow: “The biggest story in Philly today lol”
McMillon’s MLB Career
GettyJohn McMillon #58 of the Kansas City Royals poses for a portrait during photo day at Surprise Stadium on February 22, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona.
McMillon was picked in the 21st round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He has spent part of two seasons in the MLB with the Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins.
Over 14 career games, the 28-year-old has gone 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA.
GettyJohn McMillon of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Oakland Athletics on August 22, 2023 in Oakland, California.
It will be interesting to see if another team takes a chance on McMillon before the end of the 2026 season.
He could provide good pitching depth for an organization.
Phillies Right Now
GettyManager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the dugout prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Phillies enter Tuesday’s series with the Padres as the second-place team in the National League East with a 30-29 record in 59 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 14-16 in 30 games at home).
Following the Padres, the Phillies will start a series with the Chicago White Sox on Friday in Philadelphia.
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