Delmon Young, Carlos Ruiz, and Ben Revere are off to frigid starts. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Cliff Lee earned his fourth win of the season as he threw seven shutout innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Cliff Lee earned his fourth win of the season as he threw seven shutout innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Phillies have designated Delmon Young for assignment, and activated Casper Wells.
The release of Young will mean more playing time in right field for Darin Ruf, who has been hot since his call up to the major leagues, and will need all the work he can get in right field if the Phillies are considering using him there next season.
READ MORE: Philadelphia Police: Body Found Tied Up, Shot Inside Trunk Of Burning Car In Fox ChaseWells will likely be used as a late-inning defensive replacement in most cases.
READ MORE: Security Guard Shoots Man After Argument In Rhawnhurst: Philadelphia PoliceYoung was only eight plate appearances away from a $150,000 bonus in his contract.
In 80 games with the Phillies, Young hit .261 with eight home runs and a .699 OPS. His WAR of -1.2 was the worst of any position player on the team.
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