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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Jackson Rutledge #79 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch in the sixth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 24, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 3-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently taking on the Miami Marlins in a three-game series this week. On Monday, the Phillies won 7-0.

On Tuesday, before the Marlins game, the Phillies announced a notable roster decision with four-year MLB pitcher Jackson Rutledge.

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GettyPITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 13: Jackson Rutledge #44 of the Washington Nationals reacts after giving up a triple in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 13, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Phillies are releasing Jackson Rutledge. He was designated for assignment last week when the team acquired Derek Hill via trade.

MLBTR.com’s Steve Adams was quick to the news, and had this to say about what led to the release:

“The Phillies haven’t specified what Rutledge’s injury is, but he was on the minor league injured list at the time of his DFA. Since injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers, their only choices were to find a trade partner or release him. They’ve opted for the latter. It’s relatively common for players in this situation to re-sign a minor league deal with the organization that released them, though Rutledge doesn’t exactly have a long history with the Phillies, who claimed him off waivers just five weeks ago.”

Rutledge had pitched just 1.1 innings this season with the Washington Nationals, and Rutledge had spent all four seasons of his MLB career with the Nats. He did not appear in a game with the Phillies this season.

More to come on Jackson Rutledge….