Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties with 8-Year MLB Player After World Series

Now that the 2026 World Series has officially concluded, teams across Major League Baseball are getting their rosters in order ahead of the offseason. For the Phillies, a handful of their players elected free agency earlier on Thursday (10/29), but in a more meaningful roster transaction, the Phillies are designating catcher Garrett Stubbs for assignment. More MLB on Heavy: 2-Year Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Elects to Become MLB Free Agent Phillies DFA Garrett Stubbs Per multiple reports, Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs has been informed that he will be designated for assignment.