Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Mon 3/18/24 12:03 PM

Harrison was released by the Reds on Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison was told he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster and exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract rather than reporting to Triple-A Louisville. The veteran utility player will now look to latch on elsewhere, although he might have a difficult time finding a major-league deal coming off an age-35 campaign in which he posted a .554 OPS over 114 plate appearances with the Phillies.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Mon 3/11/24 8:16 PM

Harrison is projected for a roster spot, per the latest roster projection from C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 80-game suspension handed out to Noelvi Marte opens up a roster spot that figures to come down to Harrison, Mike Ford or Tony Kemp. Rosecrans makes the point that of those three, Harrison provides the most versatility. He started games at four different defensive positions for the Phillies in 2023. Harrison is 3-for-16 with a double and an RBI in seven games this spring.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Mon 2/5/24 2:44 PM

Harrison's agency announced Monday that he agreed to a minor-league contract with the Reds that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
EDGE Analysis
Cincinnati doesn't represent the best fit for Harrison from a playing-time perspective, given how flush the Reds are with young infield talent. However, the fact that Harrison is from Cincinnati surely factored into his decision to join his hometown ball club. The 36-year-old slashed just .204/.263/.291 in 40 games with the Phillies in 2023 and also spent a brief time at Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization. Per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, Harrison will make $1.5 million if in the majors and his deal has a March 21 opt-out.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Fri 8/25/23 1:10 PM

Harrison was released by the Rangers on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heyman says Harrison exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Rangers after it became apparent that no promotion to the big leagues was on the horizon. The veteran utility player lasted only six games with Triple-A Round Rock, going 6-for-27 with one home run. Harrison has just a .659 OPS in 159 games at the major-league level since the beginning of last season.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Tue 8/15/23 12:21 PM

Harrison signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison was released by the Phillies earlier this month following an unsuccessful 41-game stint which saw him slash a lowly .204/.263/.291. The 36-year-old utility player provides infield depth for a Rangers team that will be without Josh Jung (thumb) for a while, but it won't be ideal if he winds up having to play a significant role with the big club.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Wed 8/2/23 5:06 PM

The Phillies released Harrison on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison will head to free agency after no team was willing to put in a waiver claim on the 36-year-old utility man, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. Prior to being removed from Philadelphia's 40-man roster, Harrison saw action in 41 games and hit .204/.263/.291 over 114 plate appearances. Harrison might have to settle for a minor-league deal if he wants to keep his career going.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Tue 8/1/23 5:05 PM

Harrison was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
This move frees up a 40-man roster spot for starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who was acquired from the Tigers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Harrison, 36, had slashed just .204/.263/.291 through 40 games (114 plate appearances) this season with Philadelphia.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Fri 7/21/23 3:26 PM

Harrison (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
He required just a minimum stay on the IL with a bruised right wrist and didn't need a rehab assignment. Harrison will resume a utility role in Philadelphia.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Thu 7/20/23 9:18 AM

Harrison (wrist) is not expected to need a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison is eligible for activation on Saturday, and while it's not clear whether he will return that day, it does seem possible. The Phillies are waiting for the soreness in his right wrist to fully subside before he's activated.

Josh Harrison
2B/3B FA
Wed 7/12/23 3:10 PM

Harrison was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right wrist contusion.
EDGE Analysis
Harrison had to be scratched from the lineup in the Phillies' final game of the first half with the injury and apparently hasn't made enough progress in the subsequent days. The Phillies will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game versus the Padres.