Phillies' Michael Rucker: Removed from 40-man roster

The Phillies designated Rucker for assignment Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Rucker has missed much of 2024 due to injury, posting a 6.58 ERA but also a 36:11 K:BB over 26 innings in the minors. The 30-year-old will cede his 40-man roster spot to Nick Nelson, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.