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- The Philadelphia Phillies designated Vince Velasquez for assignment Saturday likely ending his tenure with the club. Velasquez is currently on the injured list and has a 5.95 ERA in 81 2/3 innings. The Phillies also activated outfielder Matt Joyce from the injured list.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. started at shortstop Saturday for the first time since returning from the injured list in August. Tatis had played exclusively in the outfield in hopes of keeping his injured shoulder healthy for the remainder of the season.