Phils Release Joe Mather

According to Matt Gelb and Chris Branch, the Phillies have released non-roster invitee Joe Mather. Mather was among the worst part-time players in the Majors last year, hitting .209/.256/.324 in 243 PA, posting a Major League-worst -1.5 fWAR.  In our non-roster invitee preview, we stated Mather had no chance to make the team out of camp and no chance to see time with the team this season. No word on if he was released to pursue international opportunities.