Philadelphia Phillies Place Outfielder On Waivers

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a move to address their overworked bullpen by designating outfielder Jhailyn Ortiz for assignment and adding McKinley Moore to their 40-man roster.

Ortiz, a 24-year-old prospect, has yet to make it to the majors but has shown promise in the lower minor leagues with his power.

To make room on the 40-man roster, OF Jhailyn Ortiz was designated for assignment.

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The move to designate him for assignment may open up opportunities for him with other teams.

For his minor-league career, the 24-year-old holds a .233/.316/.426 triple-slash line, with 88 home runs, 284 RBIs, 30 stolen bases and 290 runs scored across 534 games played.

He should draw some interest on waivers. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports