In late July, the Philadelphia Phillies released pitcher Jackson Rutledge from their organization. MLB.com wrote (on July 23): “Lehigh Valley IronPigs released RHP Jackson Rutledge.” He never pitched with the Phillies this season, but did log 1.1 innings with the Washington Nationals. On Thursday, he inked a new deal with Nippon Professional Baseball, which is […] The post Ex-Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Signs With New Baseball Organization appeared first on HEAVY.

Washington loses an ex-top prospect to Nippon Professional Baseball.

The Phillies brought back reliever Jackson Rutledge on a minor league contract after the former first-round pick cleared waivers.