The Philadelphia Phillies, mired in last place in the National League East with a major-league-worst 22-46 record, designated outfielder Michael Saunders and reliever Jeanmar Gomez for assignment Tuesday.
The team now has seven days to trade, release or place the two players on waivers.
Outfielder Cameron Perkins and left-handed pitcher Hoby Milner were promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the two roster spots.
The announcement marked a disappointing end to the tenures of two players who were expected to be significant contributors in Philadelphia this season. Saunders, who signed a one-year, guaranteed $9 million contract as a free agent in January, began the season as the No.