The Atlanta Braves announced Monday they released first baseman Ryan Howard from his minor league contract.
While Howard never made the major leagues with the Braves this year, he previously played 13 seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies as a prolific slugger in his prime.
Howard struggled in Triple-A in 11 games this season prior to his release Monday, sporting a .184/.238/.263 slash line with a single home run and five RBI in 38 at-bats. The 37-year-old was nowhere near the offensive force he was during his tenure with the Phillies.