Casey Fien
RP FA
Fri 9/1/17 9:05 AM

The Phillies have released Fien, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was recently on the 60-day disabled list with shoulder issues but had been pitching for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on rehab work. Fien combined for 12 major-league innings with the Phillies and Mariners in 2017, absorbing an ugly 12.75 ERA in that time. He'll look to catch on elsewhere.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Mon 8/14/17 5:42 AM

The Phillies sent Fien (shoulder) on a rehab assignment to High-A Clearwater on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Fien has been sidelined since June 20 with a strain of his right rotator cuff. He's not a lock to rejoin the Phillies' active roster once he completes his rehab.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Mon 7/10/17 11:32 AM

Fien (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Monday, Stephen Gross of The Allentown Morning Call reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Phillies needed to open up a spot on the 40-man roster with Elniery Garcia getting activated from the restricted list. Fien will be eligible to return in late August, but it is not clear that he will be healthy enough to pitch again this season.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Fri 6/23/17 4:09 PM

Fien was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fien was blown up for five runs in 0.2 innings during his last outing, so this could help explain that. He'll be eligible to return July 1 if he's ready, though it's still unclear if the 33-year-old will need more than the 10-day minimum stay. Mark Leiter was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move and will start Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Thu 6/8/17 2:48 PM

Fien's contract was purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Since being acquired by the Phillies in May, Fien has compiled a 2.00 ERA and 11:2 K:BB through nine innings with Lehigh Valley. Fien did allow 10 runs in just six innings with the Mariners earlier in the season, so he probably won't see many high-leverage innings out of the gate.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Tue 5/9/17 2:08 PM

Fien was traded to the Phillies on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
EDGE Analysis
Fien was designated for assignment twice before being traded by the Mariners. He allowed 10 runs across just six major-league innings this season. The trade allows Fien to join the Phillies without being added to their 40-man roster, so he'll head straight to Triple-A where he'll likely serve as organizational depth.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Wed 5/3/17 5:07 PM

Fien was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After being designated for assignment Monday, Fien has cleared waivers and will be sent to the minors to work on his stuff. The 31-year-old allowed 10 runs in just six innings of work before his demotion.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Tue 5/2/17 6:28 PM

Fien was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is the second time Fien has been DFA'd by the Mariners this season after struggling mightily during both of his major-league stints. The 33-year-old allowed a combined 10 runs through six innings during both stints before the Mariners decided to give his roster spot to veteran reliever Jean Machi. He'll likely clear waivers again and be outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Wed 4/26/17 3:02 PM

Fien had his contract purchased from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran righty was DFA'd earlier in the month after struggling out of the big-league bullpen, but a few stellar performances in the minor leagues has him back in the show. He'll likely work primarily in middle relief to replace Chris Heston and Evan Marshall, who were subsequently sent to Triple-A.

Casey Fien
RP FA
Wed 4/12/17 4:14 PM

Fien was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
He gave up seven runs on seven hits and three walks in 5.2 innings out of the big-league bullpen before the demotion. Evan Marshall was recalled to take his place as a low-leverage arm.