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Philadelphia Phillies Cut Former Blue Jays Outfielder After Kansas City Royals Trade

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies watches his team bat in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

After acquiring center fielder Kameron Misner from the Kansas City Royals, the Philadelphia Phillies cut a former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder.

Via MLB.com’s Toff Zolecki on X: “The Phillies acquired Kameron Misner from the Royals for cash considerations. Misner optioned to Triple-A. To make room on the 40-man roster, OF Steward Berroa DFA’d.”

Phillies Cut Former Blue Jays Outfielder Steward Berroa After Royals Trade

The Phillies cut former Blue Jays outfielder Steward Berroa
GettyDUNEDIN, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 23: Steward Berroa #81 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portrait during photo day at TD Ballpark on February 23, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Phillies acquired Berroa from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash on April 8.

Berroa had just seven plate appearances across six games with the Phillies. He went 1-for-7 with an RBI and four strikeouts.

More About DFA’d Phillies Outfielder Steward Berroa

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: Steward Berroa #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays smiles in the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 12, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 12: Steward Berroa #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays smiles in the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 12, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Berroa has three years of big-league experience.

The outfielder made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays in 2024. In 28 games with Toronto that year, he hit .189/.333/.216 with one double, one RBI, 14 strikeouts and six stolen bases.

The Blue Jays traded Berroa to the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 12, 2025, after designating him for assignment.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 12: Steward Berroa #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays acknowledges fans before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 12, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 12: Steward Berroa #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays acknowledges fans before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 12, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Berroa never appeared in a game with Los Angeles. The Dodgers designated him for assignment in early July and traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash.

Berroa went hitless in six plate appearances with the Brewers. He collected one walk and struck out four times with the club.

Philadelphia Phillies Right Now

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 20: Derek Hill #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 10-7. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 20: Derek Hill #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 10-7. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Phillies have a 56-48 record and a -16 run differential this season. They hold the second National League Wild Card spot and trail the Atlanta Braves by 5 1/2 games for first place in the National League East.

The Phillies have lost three games in a row. They played a three-game series against the Dodgers earlier this week. Philadelphia won the first game but dropped the final two.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 24: Bryce Harper #3 and Jesús Luzardo #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies look on after an out in the first inning during a game at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 24: Bryce Harper #3 and Jesús Luzardo #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies look on after an out in the first inning during a game at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Philadelphia is in the middle of a three-game set against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park. New York won the first game 1-0 on Friday.

Game 2 of the series between the Phillies and Yankees is slated to begin at 6:05 p.m. EDT on Saturday. Left-hander Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.04 ERA, 115 SO, 102 1/3 IP) is scheduled to start for the Yankees. The Phillies’ starting pitcher for Saturday has yet to be announced.

Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse

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