Phillies Release Outfielder Grady Sizemore
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- On Monday, the Phillies announced that the team has released outfielder Grady Sizemore. The move comes just days after Sizemore was designated for assignment by the team to make room for the call-up of Cody Asche.
After being designated for assignment on 5/29 the #Phillies have released OF Grady Sizemore.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 1, 2015
Sizemore appeared in 39 games this season for the Phillies. He hit .245 with five doubles and six RBIs.
Sizemore played both corner outfield spots for the Phillies, but time in the lineup would have been scarce following Asche's recent switch from third base to left field.
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