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Phillies release infielder Liover Peguero from minor league affiliate

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Phillies release infielder Liover Peguero from minor league affiliate

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies have released infielder Liover Peguero from their minor league affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, on August 4. Peguero, a 25-year-old veteran who played four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has spent time on the injury list this season. He batted.247 in 73 games this year with 20 doubles, one home run, and 36 RBIs. As a result of his release, Peguero is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any MLB team.

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Status Watch

•Peguero was released after a season on the minor league IL.
•He had a.247 average in 73 minor league games this season.
•Peguero has a career MLB batting average of.227 over 96 games.
•He debuted with the Pirates in 2022 and has not played for another MLB team.
•His status as a free agent allows him to be signed by any MLB team.

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2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Quietly Released 4-Year Pirates Player From Organization

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The Philadelphia Phillies are currently wrapping up their series against the Washington Nationals. After the Nationals series concludes, the Phillies will stay at home to host the Toronto Blue Jays in a weekend series. There has been an uptick in roster transactions across MLB, and the Phillies are no exception. During their series with the […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Quietly Released 4-Year Pirates Player From Organization appeared first on HEAVY.
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