The Phillies have claimed right-hander Jackson Rutledge off waivers from the Nationals, according to a team announcement. Rutledge has been optioned to Triple-A.
The Nationals designated Rutledge for assignment on Tuesday as part of a move to clear space for Max Kranick. In 2025, Rutledge threw 73 1/3 innings with a 5.77 ERA, a subpar 19.7% strikeout rate, and nearly two home runs allowed per nine innings. Under normal circumstances, he never would have lasted the year in the Majors, but the rebuilding Nationals could afford to give him reps. This year, Rutledge allowed seven earned runs on six hits in just 1 1/3 innings in his only appearance on April 13th. The club optioned him to Triple-A afterwards and kept him there until designating him for assignment.
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