Philadelphia Phillies Release 2-Year MLB Player Before Padres Series

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 28: Don Mattingly, interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, walks off the field in the eighth inning during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 28, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will open up a series with the San Diego Padres (at home).

They are coming off a road trip they won four out of six games.

In addition, the Phillies swept the Padres (in San Diego).

Phillies Release 2-Year Player Before Padres Series

GettyJohn McMillon #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day at BayCare Ballpark on February 20, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.

Ahead of Tuesday’s series, the Phillies released John McMillon from their organization (via MiLB.com).

@PhilsTailgate wrote: “The Phillies released the following players: RHP John McMillon LHP Cristhian Tortosa”

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The Phillies released the following players:

RHP John McMillon LHP Cristhian Tortosa

6:25 pm · 1 Jun 2026

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McMillon did not appear in a game for the Phillies at the MLB level.

He is currently 0-0 with a 7.71 ERA in 10 Triple-A games.

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GettyJohn McMillon #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day at BayCare Ballpark on February 20, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida.