Herrera was released by the Phillies on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two sides effectively parted ways earlier in the week when the Phillies designated Herrera for assignment as part of their trade deadline roster shuffle. Herrera is now free to explore his opportunities elsewhere. Given his struggles this season (.238/.279/.378), he will presumably have to settle for a minor-league contract.

The Phillies designated Herrera for assignment Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera had already lost hold of his everyday role in center field in late June, and he'll now be moved off the 40-man roster entirely with the Phillies having bolstered their outfield Tuesday with the acquisition of Brandon Marsh from the Angels. The 30-year-old didn't have much value to the Phillies as a lefty-hitting outfielder on the bench, but another organization could deem worthy of a flier off the waiver wire. Herrera has produced a lowly .657 OPS in 197 plate appearances in 2022 but is one year removed from delivering a more palatable .260/.310/.416 slash line while adding 13 home runs and six stolen bases in 124 games.

Herrera went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and a run scored Wednesday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera has shifted to a fourth outfielder role with the Phillies, though he hit ninth and started in center field on Wednesday. He now has five home runs and six stolen bases across 186 plate appearances for the season, so he could provide decent production if he can find a consistent path to playing time.

Herrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals are bringing a right-handed starting pitcher (Andre Pallante) to the hill for the second straight day, but the lefty-hitting Herrera will still find himself on the bench. The righty-hitting Matt Vierling, who had previously occupied the short side of a platoon in center field, will draw his second straight start and appears to have supplanted Herrera as the top option at the position. Dating back to June 16, Herrera has delivered a dismal .146/.196/.146 batting line.

Herrera isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera has gone 1-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts over his last three games and will take a seat for the third time in the last five matchups. Matt Vierling is starting in center field and batting eighth.

Herrera isn't starting Thursday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts over his last two matchups. Mickey Moniak is starting in center field and batting ninth.

Herrera isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera, having gone 4-for-9 with two runs scored in two games to begin the month, sits while Mickey Moniak plays center field.

Herrera will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera had seen his playing time take a hit of late, but he'll be rewarded with a second straight start after going 3-for-5 with two runs in Saturday's 7-6 loss. Though Herrera and Mickey Moniak hold the platoon advantage over the righty-hitting Matt Vierling, the Phillies could be tempted to give Vierling a look as a full-time player in the outfield, given the lack of recent production from the two left-handed hitters. Before the three-hit effort, Herrera went 2-for-33 over his previous 10 games.

Herrera is not starting Friday's contest versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera will be on the bench for the third straight game. The team may just be trying to give him some extra time to get right before he returns to the lineup as he has been very cold from the plate recently. Mickey Moniak is starting in center field and will bat ninth is Friday's series opener.

Herrera is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrera will sit for a second straight game after he went 2-for-33 over his prior nine games. Matt Vierling will take over in center field and bat ninth Thursday.