Whit Merrifield: Cut loose by Phillies

The Phillies released Merrifield on Friday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Merrifield signed a one-year, $8 million contract with Philadelphia in February that included a team option for 2025. However, after he posted a .572 OPS in 174 plate appearances, the team decided to move on. The 35-year-old utility player will look to land a depth role elsewhere.