Phillies Recall Weston Wilson, Release Whit Merrifield: Depth for a Contending Team

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States of America
Phillies recall Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley
Weston Wilson named International League Player of the Week on July 1, 2024
Whit Merrifield released by Phillies after disappointing performance and $8 million contract
Wilson can play multiple positions in the infield and outfield
Phillies Recall Weston Wilson, Release Whit Merrifield: Depth for a Contending Team

The Philadelphia Phillies made a roster move on July 13, 2024, by recalling infielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and releasing utility player Whit Merrifield. The team signed Wilson as a free agent in January 2023 and he made his season debut with the Phillies on June 9 against the New York Mets at London Stadium. In his brief tenure with the team, Wilson was named International League Player of the Week on July 1. Merrifield, who signed an $8 million contract during the offseason, had a disappointing performance for the Phillies. He appeared in 53 games and made 20 starts across various positions but batted only .199 with 11 RBIs and 21 runs scored in 174 plate appearances. Despite his poor performance, Merrifield was expected to remain on the team throughout the season due to his contract. However, the Phillies decided to release him three games before the All-Star break.

Wilson will take Merrifield's place on the roster and is expected to contribute with his solid hitting and defensive versatility. The Phillies currently have a stacked roster, but depth is always important for a contending team. Wilson's addition provides that depth as he can play multiple positions in the infield and outfield.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Is Weston Wilson's performance at Triple-A an accurate representation of his abilities in the majors?
  • Was Whit Merrifield's poor performance a fluke or a consistent trend?

Sources

98%

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Phillies recall Weston Wilson, release Whit Merrifield

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  • Unique Points
    • Phillies signed Wilson as a free agent in January 2023
    • Wilson made his season debut on June 9 against the New York Mets at London Stadium
    • Wilson was named International League Player of the Week on July 1
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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97%

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Philadelphia Phillies Release Three-Time All-Star After His Immense Struggles

Sports Illustrated Brad Wakai Friday, 12 July 2024 18:33
  • Unique Points
    • Philadelphia Phillies released Whit Merrifield on July 7, 2024
    • Merrifield signed an $8 million contract during the offseason and was expected to be part of the team throughout the season despite poor performance
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Phillies Release Whit Merrifield

MLB Traderumors Monday, 01 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The Phillies have released veteran infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield.
    • Merrifield signed a one-year, $8MM contract with the Phillies in free agency this past offseason.
    • He is still owed about $3.01MM of his salary plus a $1MM buyout for the 2025 campaign.
    • In his career up until last season, Merrifield had a decent hitting record with a .272/.318/.382 slash line and 11 homers in Toronto.
    • Despite a decline in performance, Merrifield’s line-drive rate is still at 16.8% of his batted balls this season, and he has excellent defensive versatility as he can play second base, third base and all around the outfield.
  • Accuracy
    • Merrifield is still owed about $3.01MM of his salary plus a $1MM buyout for the 2025 campaign.
    • Merrifield has struggled to a .199/.277/.295 batting line in 174 plate appearances this season.
    • The Phillies will remain on the hook for the majority of his remaining contract despite releasing him.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield drive in runs in 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3

The Associated Press News Thursday, 04 July 2024 03:09
  • Unique Points
    • Edmundo Sosa and Whit Merrifield drove in runs in the 8th, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
    • Trea Turner scored from third on Sosa’s sacrifice fly, putting the Phillies ahead.
    • All-Star Alec Bohm hit his 11th home run, a two-run shot, putting the Phillies ahead 3-2.
  • Accuracy
    • Whit Merrifield was released by the Phillies.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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