Phillies Cut Ties with 3-Team MLB Veteran, Ending Remarkably Short Stint
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have removed Donovan Walton from their roster, leading him to be designated for assignment. He played very few games after joining the team in July.Key Facts
- Donovan Walton joined the Phillies in July through a cash trade with the New York Mets.
- Walton spent most of his time with the Phillies in the minor leagues until he was called up on September 8.
- He played only two games for the Phillies, recording one hit in eight at-bats.
- The Phillies designated Walton for assignment to make room for Edmundo Sosa, who returned from an injury.
- Walton's major league career spans six years, including time with the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants.
- Walton is 31 years old and has played fewer than ten major league games in each of the last three seasons.
- It is unlikely that another team will claim Walton since he has no minor-league options and is ineligible for playoff rosters.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.