Jackson Rutledge: Everything you need to know

The Phillies designated Rutledge (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Derek Hill, who was acquired via trade Thursday. Rutledge was a waiver claim of the Phillies last month and turned in a 7.20 ERA and 3:3 K:BB over five innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley before going down with an undisclosed injury. Rutledge hasn't pitched in two weeks and it's uncertain when he'll be cleared to get back on a mound.

The Phillies claimed Rutledge off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The 2019 first-round pick was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday but will retain his position on a 40-man roster with the Phillies. Rutledge surrendered seven earned runs in his lone appearance for Washington this season and had an underwhelming 3.38 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 13 outings to begin the year at Triple-A.

The Nationals designated Rutledge for assignment Tuesday, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports. Rutledge will end up without a spot on the 40-man roster in order to make room for Max Kranick (elbow), who signed a major-league contract with Washington on Tuesday. Rutledge gave up seven earned runs in just 1.1 innings during his lone MLB appearance this season and owns a 3.38 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 13.1 frames at Triple-A Rochester.