The Phillies designated Rutledge (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.
The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Derek Hill, who was acquired via trade Thursday. Rutledge was a waiver claim from the Nationals last month and turned in a 7.20 ERA and 3:3 K:BB over five innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley before going down with an undisclosed injury. Rutledge hasn't pitched in two weeks, and it's uncertain when he'll be cleared to get back on a mound.