Bowker to play in Japan: The Phillies released OF John Bowker on Tuesday. According to MLB.com, the team has released Bowker so that he can play in Japan next season. He played in 31 games with the Phillies and Pirates last season, batting .133. (Updated 01/10/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bowker was not likely to be relevant in Fantasy this season, even in very deep leagues. Now he can be ignored in all formats for certain. (Updated 01/10/2012).
09/22/2011 21:51 Nats roll past Phillies, complete four-game sweep
Brad Peacock, making just his second major league start, pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings and Michael Morse hit a three-run homer to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a four-game sweep.