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Phillies release Eaton

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Clearwater, FL (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies released disappointing right-handed pitcher Adam Eaton on Friday.

In the last year of a three-year contract that he signed before the 2007 season, Eaton didn't have a chance to win the fifth spot in the Phillies rotation.

"Based on where we are with our pitching staff and the fact that we feel comfortable with our depth, we wanted to give Adam every opportunity to pitch with another club, rather than wait until later in the spring when it gets more difficult," said Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro.

The 31-year old posted a 14-18 mark with a 6.10 earned-run average in 51 games (49 starts) with Philadelphia. Last season he went 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA in 21 games (19 starts).

Over nine seasons in the majors, which has included stops with San Diego and Texas, he is 68-63 with a 4.80 ERA.

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