The Phillies released Rutledge (undisclosed) on Tuesday.
Rutledge had been designated for assignment, and the Phillies have elected to cut him loose after he cleared waivers. The righty was a waiver claim by Philadelphia in early May and hadn't pitched since late May due to an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old holds a career 6.29 ERA and 88:34 K:BB over 103 innings covering parts of four big-league seasons.