Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Wed 8/17/22 9:57 PM

Joyce announced his retirement from professional baseball Aug. 1, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 38-year-old spent parts of 14 seasons in the majors with the Tigers, Rays, Angels, Pirates, Athletics, Braves, Marlins and Phillies, compiling a lifetime .242/.342/.425 slash line with 149 home runs and 35 stolen bases over 1,400 career games. He made the lone All-Star appearance of his career in 2011 with Tampa Bay.

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Tue 9/28/21 6:23 PM

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

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Sun 9/26/21 11:50 AM

Joyce was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Sat 9/11/21 3:24 PM

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

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Sat 9/4/21 2:36 PM

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

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Fri 7/30/21 11:06 PM

Joyce (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Joyce has been sidelined since mid-June due to a lower back strain, and he remains without a timetable to return. He'll be unavailable until at least mid-August following Friday's transaction, while the move will help make room for Travis Jankowski, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 IL on Friday.

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Sat 6/19/21 1:22 PM

Joyce was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Joyce returned from a calf injury in mid-May, but he saw sporadic playing time recently. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Friday, but he's now dealing with a back issue that will force him to spend more time on the injured list. Matt Vierling's contract was selected by the Phillies as part of a corresponding move.

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Fri 5/21/21 3:55 PM

Joyce (calf) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Joyce has struggled at the plate in his infrequent opportunities this season, hitting .100/.289/.133 in 38 plate appearances before suffering a calf injury in early May. He should return to his bench role now that he's healthy. J.T. Realmuto (hand) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Tue 5/18/21 7:19 PM

Joyce (calf) began a rehab assignment with Low-A Clearwater on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Joyce has already missed the minimum 10 days with his calf issue, but it doesn't look as though he'll miss too many more. He should return to his bench role once healthy.

Matt Joyce
LF/RF/DH FA
Wed 5/5/21 3:32 PM

Joyce was placed on the 10-day injured list with a calf injury Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Joyce had gone hitless with two runs, three walks and three strikeouts in his last nine games, but he's been bothered by calf and ankle injuries. Mickey Monica and Scott Kingery were called up after Joyce and Roman Quinn (finger) were placed on the injured list.