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 where they won four out of six games.
In addition, the Phillies swept the Padres (in San Diego).
UPDATE: The Phillies won Tuesday’s game 3-2.
Phillies Release 2-Year Player
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”
RHP John McMillon LHP Cristhian Tortosa
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.
Social Media Reacts To McMillon Release
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
@blaine_rose: “Never forget the one outing McMillon had in ST in 2025”
@buzzfam2: “Streets will not forget spring training McMillon”
@joehafer1192: “I forgot that John McMillon was still in the organization”
@Philsbirdsthrow: “The biggest story in Philly today lol”
McMillon’s MLB Career
McMillon was picked in the 21st round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He has spent part of two seasons in the MLB with the Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins.
Over 14 career games, the 28-year-old has gone 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA.
It will be interesting to see if another team takes a chance on McMillon before the end of the 2026 season.
He could provide good pitching depth for an organization.
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies enter Tuesday’s series with the Padres as the second-place team in the National League East with a 30-29 record in 59 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 14-16 in 30 games at home).
Following the Padres, the Phillies will start a series with the Chicago White Sox on Friday in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies Release 2-Year MLB Player Before Padres Series