Phillies released RHP Michael Stutes. Stutes was outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster earlier this month. The 27-year-old owns a 4.01 ERA over 79 appearances in the majors.

Phillies outrighted RHP Michael Stutes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Stutes cleared waivers and will remain with the organization. It isn't a surprise, as the 27-year-old right-hander missed a large part of the 2013 season due to biceps tendinitis. He collected a 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9/8 K/BB ratio over just 17 2/3 innings.

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Stutes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old right-hander missed a large part of the 2013 season due to biceps tendinitis, posting a 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9/8 K/BB ratio in his 17 2/3 innings with the Phillies. He allowed seven runs in just three innings of work this spring, and will continue to function as bullpen depth in the minor leagues.

Phillies activated RHP Michael Stutes from the 60-day disabled list. Stutes has been out over two months with biceps tendinitis, but he'll be available out of the bullpen down the stretch. The righty returns to a 5.17 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 14 games this season.

Phillies transferred RHP Michael Stutes from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. It's a procedural move, as Stutes has been out over two months with biceps tendinitis. He's resumed throwing and could return sometime next month.

Michael Stutes (biceps) has been long-tossing. "He's making good progress," Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. Proefrock added that Stutes, who has been out since late June with right biceps tendinitis, could return later this season.

Michael Stutes is still dealing with soreness in his right biceps/shoulder area. "He's still got some soreness in his shoulder," Phillies GM Ruben Amaro said. "He's not comfortable. We'll have to wait until he's comfortable and able to throw." Stutes remains out indefinitely.

Michael Stutes (biceps) will be shut down until at least July 5. Stutes was placed on the DL over the weekend with right biceps tendinitis. Obviously, the right-hander is a longshot to return prior to the All-Star break.

Phillies placed RHP Michael Stutes on the 15-day disabled list with right bicep tendinitis. Stutes, 26, has a 5.17 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 14 appearances this season. The Phillies have recalled Phillippe Aumont from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to replace him on the active roster.

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Stutes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Stutes has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25/11 K/BB ratio in 27 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do fine in a middle relief role for Philly.