Laynce Nix
LF FA
Mon 8/12/13 5:22 PM

Phillies released OF Laynce Nix. Nix was granted his release after he declined a minor league assignment. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment last week after he batted just .180/.228/.258 in 136 plate appearances with the Phillies this season.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Tue 8/6/13 2:36 PM

Phillies designated OF Laynce Nix for assignment. The move clears a spot for Domonic Brown's return from the 7-day disabled list. Nix joined the Phillies on a two-year, $2.5 million contract prior to the 2012 season, but he has a lousy .211/.270/.331 batting line over 263 plate appearances with the club.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Sat 7/27/13 10:47 PM

Laynce Nix went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts as the Phillies fell to the Tigers on Saturday night. Nix is batting .178/.224/.263 with 42 strikeouts in 125 plate appearances this season for Philly. The 32-year-old will have a tough time in free agency this winter.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Thu 7/25/13 10:18 PM

Laynce Nix made his second straight start Thursday and went 0-for-4 against the Cardinals. Because someone has to play the outfield with Ben Revere and Domonic Brown out. More than just being a waste of money, Nix has been a waste of a roster spot for the Phillies this year, hitting .188 with a total of six RBI in 112 at-bats. A less stubborn GM would have released him months ago. Ruben Amaro, though, signed him for two years and, by golly, is going to keep him the whole time.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Thu 4/4/13 4:13 PM

Laynce Nix will start in right field Thursday against the Braves. John Mayberry, Jr. started in right field on Wednesday against left-hander Paul Maholm, but he's on the bench Thursday with Kris Medlen on the hill for Atlanta.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Thu 3/28/13 4:18 PM

Laynce Nix hit a three-run homer Thursday as part of the Phillies' 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. Neither John Mayberry Jr. nor the demoted Darin Ruf joined Domonic Brown in stepping up this spring, so it looks like Nix will probably start against most right-handers until Delmon Young returns. Don't expect him to have any long-term fantasy value, but he could make for a decent early stopgap in NL-only leagues.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Fri 2/22/13 9:07 AM

Laynce Nix is dealing with a bone spur in his right foot, but the Phillies don't think he'll miss any time. It's possible the injury will worsen, but for now it appears Nix will play through it. The 32-year-old missed about two months of action last season due to a calf issue.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Sat 7/21/12 9:43 AM

Laynce Nix (calf) will rejoin the Phillies next week. Nix is working his way back from a left calf strain and is seven games into a rehab assignment. He'll return to a bench role and utility outfield when healthy.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Fri 7/20/12 12:46 PM

Laynce Nix (calf) has been moved up to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to continue his rehab assignment. Nix batted .250 with a home run over six games at High-A Clearwater. He should be ready to rejoin the Phillies' bench within a week.

Laynce Nix
LF FA
Thu 7/12/12 10:43 AM

Laynce Nix (calf) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Single-A Clearwater. Nix has been out of commission since the second week of May with a strained left calf muscle. He should be ready to return to the Phils' bench within the next 10 days.