Phillies’ 3-Year Slugger Cut From Roster After Short Stint With New Team

BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies’ 3-Year Slugger Cut From Roster After Short Stint With New TeamByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 08:00am EDTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 14: Weston Wilson #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals during game one of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on May 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 2-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies have relied heavily on roster depth during their recent run of success, with a number of overlooked players stepping into key roles around the edges of the roster as the team has attempted to capture an elusive World Series championship in recent years. As the Phillies continue their push atop the National League standings, a number of those former players remain scattered throughout the league, attempting to carve out roles with new organizations after leaving Philadelphia.And one of those former Phillies contributors, who many fans remember as a promising slugger with the franchise, is once again searching for his next opportunity.“The Orioles announced that utilityman Weston Wilson has been designated for assignment,” MLB Trade Rumors’ Mark Polishuk reported. “Taking Wilson’s place on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters is catcher Sam Huff, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk.”ForbesGiants’ Beleaguered Skipper Tony Vitello Offers 5-Word Response On NCAA Return CallsBy Peter ChawagaFormer Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Weston Wilson Cut From Baltimore Orioles RosterThe move came only a short time after Wilson joined the Orioles organization following the end of his tenure in Philadelphia. MORE FOR YOUDuring his time with the Phillies, Wilson developed into a promising depth piece capable of playing multiple positions while p...