Good morning! Here’s what’s going on:
- The Phillies on Tuesday released Matt Harrison, who never pitched an inning for them because of back issues but was part of the Cole Hamels trade.
The move freed up a 40-man roster spot, necessary as the Phils are trying to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft. Expect a few more moves before the Friday protection deadline.
- Speaking of, read Jay Floyd’s piece about who may be protected from the Rule 5. Plenty of interesting names, including a former top-10 prospect, are on the bubble.