AUGUST 5 • NJ.COM
Will Yankees bring back ex-Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius? Here's what Brian Cashman says The Philadelphia Phillies released veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius on Thursday.
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Phillies release veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius PHILADELPHIA — Didi Gregorius’ days with the Phillies are over.
AUGUST 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Phillies release Didi Gregorius, activate Jean Segura from the injured list Center fielder Brandon Marsh and right-hander Noah Syndergaard reported to the team after they were acquired in a pair of trades on Tuesday.
AUGUST 4 • PENNLIVE.COM
Phillies release SS Gregorius, activate SS Segura from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies have released veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius as part of a flurry of moves before the opener of a four-game series against WashingtonAUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies Release Didi Gregorius The Philadelphia Phillies announced that they parted ways with Didi Gregorius on Thursday, amongst other moves.
AUGUST 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cut loose by Philly The Phillies released Gregorius on Thursday.
Impact With Philadelphia bringing second baseman Jean Segura (finger) back from the 60-day injured list ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Nationals, Gregorius was in line to lose his role as the everyday shortstop to rookie Bryson Stott, who had been filling in at the keystone during Segura's absence. Stott has been inconsistent as a hitter this season, but he's still been a more productive option of late than Gregorius, who slashed .181/.234/.284 in 167 plate appearances since being activated from the IL on June 5. The 32-year-old still has some value as a defender, though he would have had limited utility off the Philadelphia bench as a left-handed hitter who wouldn't have been a platoon option. Gregorius should get a shot with another organization, but his days as an everyday starter at shortstop for anything more than a short-term basis may be over.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Gregorius isn't starting Friday against the Pirates.
Impact Gregorius has started mainly against right-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a day off with southpaw Jose Quintana starting for the Pirates on Friday. Johan Camargo is taking over at shortstop and batting ninth.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates
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Bohm helps Phils beat Braves 7-2, take 2 of 3 from Atlanta
Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead single in a five-run fifth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 7-2 to take two of three from the Br...JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat versus southpaw Gregorius is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta.
Impact With All-Star southpaw Max Fried on the bump for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Gregorius will take a seat after starting in each of the Phillies' last nine games. The righty-hitting Yairo Munoz will replace Gregorius in the middle infield in the series opener.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
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Orioles overcome 3-run deficit vs Cole, beat Yankees 6-3
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Finally blasts first homer Gregorius went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional RBI in Saturday's 10-0 rout of the Marlins.
Impact Gregorius made an out in each of his first two at-bats, then saw Alex Bohm intentionally walked ahead of him with two outs and two on in the sixth inning. Gregorius made Miami pay for that decision, lining a single to center field that plated two runs. He then doled out some extra revenge in the eighth, swatting a two-run homer to extend Philadelphia's already substantial lead. The long ball was the first of the season for Gregorius in his 188th plate appearance. He came into the campaign having knocked double-digit homers in six straight seasons, topping out at 27 with the Yankees in 2018.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Schwarber hits NL-leading 29th HR, Phils rout Marlins 10-0
Kyle Schwarber hit his NL-leading 29th homer, JJULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steals first bag of year Gregorius went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 win over the Marlins.
Impact The shortstop isn't known for his speed -- his only season with double-digit steals came back in 2018 with the Yankees -- and Friday's pilfer was his first this year in 50 games. Gregorius is also still looking for his first long ball, and without a huge second half his streak of six straight seasons with double-digit homers will come to an end. A .159 (11-for-69) batting average over his last 20 games doesn't suggest a surge is coming any time soon, however.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Berríos ties career-high with 13 Ks, Jays beat Phillies 4-3
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Gets Sunday off Gregorius is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Gregorius recently overcame a knee injury and started in each of the Phillies' last four games, going 2-for-13 with a triple, two walks and an RBI across those contests. He isn't believed to be dealing with a setback to his knee, so his absence from the lineup Sunday most likely amounts to a maintenance day.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Gibson keeps ball in the park as Bohm, Phils edge Cards 1-0
Kyle Gibson kept the ball in the park against St. Louis this time, Alec Bohm broke a scoreless tie with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the...JULY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hall homers, drives in 2, Phillies take series from Nats
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Starting Wednesday Gregorius (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Wednesday versus the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gregorius will be back in the lineup Wednesday after missing the last three games while dealing with a sore left knee. The 32-year-old has produced at least one hit in six of his last eight contests, including a double and triple over that span.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Schwarber homers twice in Phillies' 11-0 romp past Nationals
Kyle Schwarber homered twice, running his NL-best total to 25, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-0JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Tuesday Gregorius (knee) isn't starting Tuesday against the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gregorius should still be considered day-to-day as he deals with left knee soreness. Bryson Stott starts at shortstop while Matt Vierling plays second base Tuesday.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Wheeler, Hoskins, Realmuto lift Phillies over Cardinals 4-0
Zack Wheeler threw seven innings of four-hit, no-run ball and Rhys Hoskins and JJULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tending to sore knee Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said Gregorius will remain out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after receiving a pain-killing injection to help ease sore...
Impact The knee issue will keep Gregorius on the bench for the second day in a row, and with the Phillies off the schedule Monday, he'll get another day to wait for the shot to run its course before potentially checking back into the lineup for Tuesday's series opener with the Nationals. Thomson said the lingering knee issue may be at the root of Gregorius' dearth of power this season; the 32-year-old has yet to hit a home run in 155 plate appearances. Gregorius hasn't recorded a stolen base either, and his lack of production in the counting-stats categories has made it tough to justify rostering him outside of NL-only leagues.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
