Phillies Release Outfielder Odubel Herrera, righty Jeurys Familia

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Outfielder Odubel Herrera and right-hander Jeurys Familia were both released by the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Wrighty Ryan Sheriff is also outright for Triple-A. All three players were named for the assignment earlier this week.

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This is the second time within the past year that the Phillies have officially parted ways with Herrera, after

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he last rejected his $11.5M club option and then reneged on him in March for only $1.75M. was signed. It

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looks like today's release will end Herrera's run at the organization after more than seven years, as Philadelphia

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is undoubtedly hoping that business deadline acquisition could be the long-term answer in the Brandon Marsh

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Center field. Herrera hit .238/.279/.378 over 197 PAs this season, seeing time in

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center field and left field. After signing a one-year, $6 million free agent contract

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with the Phillies, Familia was also struggling, with a 6.09 ERA in 34 innings.

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