{"id":262251,"date":"2026-08-09T20:23:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/262251\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T20:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:23:32","slug":"philadelphia-phillies-all-star-released-by-current-mlb-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/262251\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Released By Current MLB Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 15: (L-R) Trea Turner #7, Bryce Harper #3, Matt Strahm #25 and Jeff Hoffman #23 of the Philadelphia Phillies look on from the outfield during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> (at home).<\/p>\n

They have lost each of the first two games, so they will look to avoid getting swept.<\/p>\n

Former Phillies All-Star Released\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyMatt Strahm #25 of the Kansas City Royals<\/a> reacts to giving up a walk-off, grand slam to Kody Clemens<\/a> #2 of the Minnesota Twins<\/a> (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

During their series with the Blue Jays, a former Phillies star has been released by the Kansas City Royals.<\/p>\n

MLB.com wrote<\/a> (on August 8): \u201cKansas City Royals released LHP Matt Strahm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strahm had been designated for assignment earlier this week.<\/p>\n

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GettyMatt Strahm #25 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after the final out of the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants<\/a> at Kauffman Stadium on July 21, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n

He went 3-4 with a 7.32 ERA in 41 games this season.<\/p>\n

MLB.com wrote<\/a> (on August 4): \u201cKansas City Royals designated LHP Matt Strahm for assignment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At Strahm\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyRelief pitcher Matt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies yells into his glove after giving up two home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> during the seventh inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on June 9, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Strahm was picked in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Royals, he has also spent time with the San Diego Padres<\/a>, Boston Red Sox<\/a> and Phillies.<\/p>\n

During the 2024 season, Strahm made the MLB All-Star Game (with the Phillies).<\/p>\n

He went 6-2 with a 1.87 ERA in 66 games.<\/p>\n

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GettyMatt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> during the ninth inning in Game Seven of the Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if Strahm gets picked up by another team before the end of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

He will turn 35 in November.<\/p>\n

Looking At The Phillies Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyManager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a rain delay in third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles<\/a> at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 2, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.<\/p>\n

The Phillies are the second-place team in the National League East with a 62-56 record in 118 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 31-30 in 61 games at home).<\/p>\n

On Monday, the Phillies will visit the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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