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Through a message on Twitter, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the first player cut for the 2023 MLB after the defeat with the Houston Astros and José Altuve in the 2022 World Series.
The defeat brought the first great consequence. Philadelphia Phillies was two wins away from becoming the first team to win the world series ranking as the third NL wild card in the MLB Playoffs 2022. Houston Astros prevailed and the team led by Bryce Harper decided to cut a player after the loss with Jose Altuve and company.
The Phillies started out doing their homework and won one of the first two games played in Houston of the 2022 World Series. Later, Philadelphia made history in Game 3 with five home runs and the dream of raising the trophy in the ‘Fall Classic’ It was starting to look like a reality.
One moment! He said Houston Astros, Metaphorically speaking. Cristian Javier, Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez They came with outstanding performances on the mound to achieve the three definitive title wins they earned in the 2022 World Series against Philadelphia Phillies.
After losing the title in the 2022 World Series, the Phillies made the first decisions regarding the team’s roster. The Philadelphia team exercised $16 million option on pitcher Aaron Nola in the 2023 MLB season. In addition, the franchise also decided not to continue the services of a player born in Dominican Republic.
The first player cut by the Phillies after the loss to the Astros in the 2022 World Series
Philadelphia Phillies announced that it did not exercise the $17 million option for Jean Segura would continue with the team in the 2023 MLB season. In this way, the Dominican shortstop, who recorded three hits, two RBI and an average of .143 in the 2022 World Series, became a free agent and is the first player released after the loss to the Houston Astros and José Altuve in the ‘Fall Classic’.
“The Phillies have exercised the club option on RHP Aaron Nola for the 2023 season. Additionally, the Phillies have declined the club option on INF Jean Segura. Ultimately, RHP Zach Eflin declined his part of the mutual option and is now a free agent,” the Philadelphia team posted on Twitter.
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The first player cut by the Phillies after the loss to the Astros and Altuve in the 2022 World Series