Phillies: 24 Departed Players from 2019 Major League Roster
By Matt Rappa
![PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Brad Miller #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Red Sox won 6-3. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Brad Miller #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Red Sox won 6-3. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fthatballsouttahere-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2019-2F10-2F1177528352-850x560-fb67b7b247d0403d783c27a2f3c4d863.jpg)
RHP Pat Neshek (Free Agent)
- Minnesota Twins (2006-08, 2010)
- San Diego Padres (2011)
- Oakland Athletics (2012-13)
- St. Louis Cardinals (2014)
- Houston Astros (2015-16)
- Philadelphia Phillies (2017, 2018-19)
- Colorado Rockies (2017)
Similar to Tommy Hunter, the Phillies relied heavily on Pat Neshek being a part of the 2019 bullpen, however, injuries ultimately limited him to just 20 appearances, including just 30 appearances the season prior.
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Neshek had much success his first go-around with the Phillies, a 1.12 ERA; since has been anything but, including posting a 5.00 ERA in 18 innings this past season.
The 39-year-old underwent surgery on his left hamstring in early September, forgoing another round of platelet-rich plasma treatment. On October 31, the Phillies declined Neshek’s $7 million club option for 2020.
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The two-time All-Star, submarine throwing right-hander was the eighth-oldest active player in the 2018 season, and the fourth-oldest in 2019.