MATT JOYCE NEWS

Released by Phillies Joyce was released by the Phillies after passing through waivers Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Joyce looked set for a part-time role for the Phillies as a pinch hitter and possible platoon bat, as he produced at close to a league-average level for the Marlins last season, but he wound up falling far short of expectations in limited action. He received just 69 plate appearances in between multiple trips to the injured list, hitting a miserable .091/.261/.218. Now 37 years old, it's possible this season marks the end Joyce's big-league career.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck

Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pi...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Philly Joyce was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Sunday.

Impact Joyce was activated from the 60-day injured list Sept. 11 after missing three months with a back injury, and he went 0-for-5 with two walks, an RBI and a run in seven appearances following his return. Right-hander Hans Crouse had his contract selected in a corresponding move and will make his major-league debut Sunday versus the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler, Phillies hold off Mets 4-3 to boost playoff hopes

Zack Wheeler limited the damage in a short but effective outing against his old team, Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the New York Mets 4...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Harper homers, Wheeler K's 8 in Phillies' win over Rockies

Zack Wheeler steadied the slumping Phillies with eight strikeouts and Bryce Harper homered to lead Philadelphia to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Activated Saturday Joyce (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact The veteran outfielder hit .241/.385/.483 with two home runs in 11 rehab games. Travis Jankowski (foot contusion) was placed on the 10-day injured list, so Joyce could slot into the fourth outfielder role.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rockies to visit the Philadelphia Phillies

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Friday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Suarez expected to start as Philadelphia hosts Colorado

The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela on Thursday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger Suarez

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Lauer scheduled to start as Milwaukee hosts Philadelphia

The Phillies will start Aaron Nola on Tuesday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Eric Lauer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Woodruff expected to start as Milwaukee hosts Philadelphia

The Brewers are expected to send Brandon Woodruff to the mound Monday and the Phillies will give Zack Wheeler the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Philadelphia to visit Miami Sunday

The Marlins will start Elieser Hernandez on Sunday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Struggling in rehab games Joyce (back) has gone just 3-for-17 at the plate in seven rehab games for Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact Joyce was supposed to serve as at least a useful bench bat for the Phillies this season. Injuries have limited him to just 62 plate appearances, in which he's hit a miserable .100/.258/.240. He's been out with a lower-back strain since mid-June, and while he's been able to get into game action, his poor performances may mean the Phillies are unlikely to rush him back.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rogers expected to start for the Marlins against the Phillies

The Marlins will send Trevor Rogers to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Ranger Suarez the start

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Corbin expected to start for Washington against Philadelphia

The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound Tuesday and the Phillies plan to give Matt Moore the start

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Wheeler scheduled to start for Phillies at Nationals

The Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound Monday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the start

AUGUST 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Mejia expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Phillies

The Phillies are expected to send Kyle Gibson to the mound Saturday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Humberto Mejia the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Nola expected to start for the Phillies against the Diamondbacks

The Phillies will roll out Aaron Nola to the mound Friday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Taylor Widener the start

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Wheeler scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Tampa Bay

The Phillies will roll out Zack Wheeler to the mound Wednesday and the Rays will give Ryan Yarbrough the start

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Philadelphia to visit San Diego Sunday

The Phillies will start Kyle Gibson on Sunday while the Padres have yet to announce who will get the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Musgrove scheduled to start as San Diego hosts Philadelphia

The Padres will roll out Joe Musgrove to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Aaron Nola the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Moore scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Diego

The Phillies will start Matt Moore on Friday while the Padres are expected to counter with Blake Snell

AUGUST 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Wheeler expected to start for the Phillies against Diamondbacks

The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison Bumgarner

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Castellanos expected to start for Arizona against Philadelphia

The Diamondbacks will roll out Humberto Castellanos to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Ranger Suarez the start

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Philadelphia to visit Arizona Tuesday

The Phillies will start Kyle Gibson on Tuesday while the Diamondbacks have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Nola expected to start for Philadelphia against Cincinnati

The Reds will start Sonny Gray on Sunday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Aaron Nola

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press