JOSH HARRISON NEWS

Nets NRI from Cincinnati Harrison signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, MSM Sports reports.

Impact It's not the best fit for Harrison from a roster perspective given how overloaded the Reds are with infielders. However, the fact that Harrison is from Cincinnati surely factored into his decision. 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. Harrison could face an uphill battle in cracking Cincinnati's Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison opts out of minor league contract with Rangers

Veteran infielder Josh Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, the team announced Friday

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Phillies Utility Man Opts Out With Rangers Josh Harrison will look for a chance to hook up with another playoff-bound team now that he’s no longer with the Texas Rangers.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Opts out of Rangers deal Harrison was released by the Rangers on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Phillies Infielder Finds New Home Josh Harrison reportedly signed a minor-league contract with an American League contender.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former 2-time All-Star Josh Harrison signs minor league deal with AL West-leading Texas Rangers

The AL West-leading Texas Rangers have signed former two-time All-Star infielder Josh Harrison to a minor league contract

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers sign INF/OF Josh Harrison to minor league deal The Texas Rangers signed infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison to a minor league deal, his agency announced Tuesday.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers sign Josh Harrison, adding potential depth option at third base Harrison, 36, is a 13-year veteran and has spent the majority of his MLB career at second base, but has made 338 appearances at third. While...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Latches on with Rangers Harrison signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Philadelphia The Phillies released Harrison on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Harrison was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Harrison (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact 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.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't need rehab assignment Harrison (wrist) is not expected to need a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 just waiting for the soreness in his right wrist to go away before he's activated.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place Josh Harrison (wrist) on injured list The Philadelphia Phillies placed utility man Josh Harrison on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right wrist contusion

JULY 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands on IL with bruised wrist Harrison was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right wrist contusion.

Impact 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.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with sore wrist Harrison was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins due to right wrist soreness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Harrison had been in line to start in left field in the series finale, but he'll end up taking a seat after he tweaked his wrist while sliding in Saturday's 5-3 loss. Brandon Marsh -- who was set to get Sunday off -- will enter the lineup in Harrison's stead.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Harrison went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in an 8-5 victory versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Harrison had appeared in just one game over the past nine days prior to Wednesday, but he got a start at second base and took advantage with a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning. It was just his second long ball on the campaign and his first since April 18. It's been mostly a slog for the veteran this season, as he's slashing just .233/.280/.326 while appearing in less than half of the Phillies' contests.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos, Sosa and Harrison go deep to help the Phillies beat Cubs 8-5

Nick Castellanos, Edmundo Sosa and Josh Harrison homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Wednesday night

JUNE 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big day against former club Harrison went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI during a 7-4 win over the White Sox in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact Getting the start at third base and hitting ninth, Harrison tormented the club he played for in 2022, driving home two runs with a third-inning single before slugging a two-run homer off Jimmy Lambert in the seventh. The homer was the first extra-base hit of the season for the veteran utility player, and after going 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the nightcap, Harrison is batting .286 (8-for-28) with three runs and five RBI in 12 games. With Alec Bohm needed at first base, there is playing time available at the hot corner, and Harrison is capable of seizing it with a hot streak.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Harrison drives in four, Phillies beat White Sox in Game 1 Josh Harrison homered and drove in four runs, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 win over the host Chicago White Sox in the opener o...

APRIL 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Josh Harrison drives in four, Phillies beat White Sox in Game 1 Josh Harrison homered and drove in four runs, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 win over the host Chicago White Sox in the opener o...

APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Giolito starts combined 1-hitter as ChiSox, Phils split DH

Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 to split a doubleheader

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, Josh Harrison, Taijuan Walker reflect on declining number of Black players Socioeconomic factors are working against baseball re-establishing itself as a desirable youth sport in the Black community. For one thing,...

APRIL 16, 2023 • MCALL.COM

Starting Saturday Harrison (ankle) is starting in left field and batting sixth Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Harrison has been limited by an ankle sprain but will enter the lineup Saturday for the first time since last weekend. The veteran has played sparingly thus far with four appearances, and he's gone 1-for-7 at the plate.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Tuesday Harrison (ankle) said he'll be available off the bench Tuesday against the Yankees, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Harrison was scratched from the Phillies' lineup Monday due to a right ankle sprain, but it seems to be relatively minor. The veteran utilityman is 1-for-5 in two games played this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE