Harrison was released by the Reds on Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Harrison was told he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster and exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract rather than reporting to Triple-A Louisville. The veteran utility player will now look to latch on elsewhere, although he might have a difficult time finding a major-league deal coming off an age-35 campaign in which he posted a .554 OPS over 114 plate appearances with the Phillies.
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Reds' Josh Harrison: Versality helps
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Harrison is projected for a roster spot, per the latest roster projection from C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.
The 80-game suspension handed out to Noelvi Marte opens up a roster spot that figures to come down to Harrison, Mike Ford or Tony Kemp. Rosecrans makes the point that of those three, Harrison provides the most versatility. He started games at four different defensive positions for the Phillies in 2023. Harrison is 3-for-16 with a double and an RBI in seven games this spring.
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Reds' Josh Harrison: Nets NRI from Cincinnati
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Harrison's agency announced Monday that he agreed to a minor-league contract with the Reds that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
Cincinnati doesn't represent the best fit for Harrison from a playing-time perspective, given how flush the Reds are with young infield talent. However, the fact that Harrison is from Cincinnati surely factored into his decision to join his hometown ball club. The 36-year-old slashed just .204/.263/.291 in 40 games with the Phillies in 2023 and also spent a brief time at Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization. Per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, Harrison will make $1.5 million if in the majors and his deal has a March 21 opt-out.
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Josh Harrison: Opts out of Rangers deal
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Harrison was released by the Rangers on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Heyman says Harrison exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Rangers after it became apparent that no promotion to the big leagues was on the horizon. The veteran utility player lasted only six games with Triple-A Round Rock, going 6-for-27 with one home run. Harrison has just a .659 OPS in 159 games at the major-league level since the beginning of last season.
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Rangers' Josh Harrison: Latches on with Rangers
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Harrison signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Harrison was released by the Phillies earlier this month following an unsuccessful 41-game stint which saw him slash a lowly .204/.263/.291. The 36-year-old utility player provides infield depth for a Rangers team that will be without Josh Jung (thumb) for a while, but it won't be ideal if he winds up having to play a significant role with the big club.
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Josh Harrison: Cut loose by Philadelphia
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The Phillies released Harrison on Wednesday.
Harrison will head to free agency after no team was willing to put in a waiver claim on the 36-year-old utility man, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. Prior to being removed from Philadelphia's 40-man roster, Harrison saw action in 41 games and hit .204/.263/.291 over 114 plate appearances. Harrison might have to settle for a minor-league deal if he wants to keep his career going.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Loses 40-man spot
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Harrison was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Tuesday.
The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who was acquired from the Tigers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Harrison, 36, had slashed just .204/.263/.291 through 40 games (114 plate appearances) this season with Philadelphia.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Activated from injured list
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Harrison (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
He required just a minimum stay on the IL due to a bruised right wrist, and he didn't need a rehab assignment. Harrison will resume filling a utility role for Philadelphia.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Won't need rehab assignment
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Harrison (wrist) is not expected to need a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports.
Harrison is eligible for activation on Saturday, and while it's not clear whether he will return that day, it does seem possible. The Phillies are waiting for the soreness in his right wrist to fully subside before he's activated.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Lands on IL with bruised wrist
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Harrison was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right wrist contusion.
Harrison had to be scratched from the lineup in the Phillies' final game of the first half with the injury and apparently hasn't made enough progress in the subsequent days. The Phillies will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game versus the Padres.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Scratched with sore wrist
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Harrison was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins due to right wrist soreness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Harrison had been in line to start in left field in the series finale, but he'll end up taking a seat after he tweaked his wrist while sliding in Saturday's 5-3 loss. Brandon Marsh -- who was set to get Sunday off -- will enter the lineup in Harrison's stead.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Goes deep in win
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Harrison went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in an 8-5 victory versus the Cubs on Wednesday.
Harrison had appeared in just one game over the past nine days prior to Wednesday, but he got a start at second base and took advantage with a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning. It was just his second long ball on the campaign and his first since April 18. It's been mostly a slog for the veteran this season, as he's slashing just .233/.280/.326 while appearing in less than half of the Phillies' contests.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Big day against former club
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Harrison went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI during a 7-4 win over the White Sox in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Starting at third base and batting ninth, Harrison tormented the club he played for in 2022, driving home two runs with a third-inning single before slugging a two-run homer off Jimmy Lambert in the seventh. The homer was the first extra-base hit of the season for the veteran utility player, and after going 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the nightcap, Harrison is batting .286 (8-for-28) with three runs and five RBI in 12 games. With Alec Bohm needed at first base, there is playing time available at the hot corner, and Harrison is capable of seizing it with a hot streak.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Starting Saturday
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Harrison (ankle) is starting in left field and batting sixth Saturday against the Reds.
Harrison has been limited by an ankle sprain but will enter the lineup Saturday for the first time since last weekend. The veteran has played sparingly thus far, appearing in four games while going 1-for-7 at the plate.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Available off bench Tuesday
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Harrison (ankle) said he'll be available off the bench Tuesday against the Yankees, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Harrison was scratched from the Phillies' lineup Monday due to a right ankle sprain, but it seems to be relatively minor. The veteran utilityman is 1-for-5 in two games played this season.
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Phillies' Josh Harrison: Scratched from lineup
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Harrison was scratched from the Phillies' lineup Monday due to a right ankle sprain, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The Phillies are calling the injury minor and are listing Harrison as day-to-day. Bryson Stott has taken his spot at second base.
Harrison agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Phillies on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The veteran infielder spent the 2022 campaign with the White Sox, and the team declined his $5.5 million club option after he posted a .256/.317/.370 slash line with seven home runs and 27 RBI in 119 games. Harrison should have a chance to earn the starting job at second base, though he's more likely to fill the weak side of a platoon with Bryson Stott while also working as a utility man.
