Phillies released RHP Michael Stutes.

Stutes was outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster earlier this month. The 27-year-old owns a 4.01 ERA over 79 appearances in the majors.

Phillies outrighted RHP Michael Stutes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Stutes cleared waivers and will remain with the organization. It isn't a surprise, as the 27-year-old right-hander missed a large part of the 2013 season due to biceps tendinitis. He collected a 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9/8 K/BB ratio over just 17 2/3 innings.

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Stutes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The 27-year-old right-hander missed a large part of the 2013 season due to biceps tendinitis, posting a 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9/8 K/BB ratio in his 17 2/3 innings with the Phillies. He allowed seven runs in just three innings of work this spring, and will continue to function as bullpen depth in the minor leagues.

Phillies activated RHP Michael Stutes from the 60-day disabled list.

Stutes has been out over two months with biceps tendinitis, but he'll be available out of the bullpen down the stretch. The righty returns to a 5.17 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 14 games this season.

Phillies transferred RHP Michael Stutes from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's a procedural move, as Stutes has been out over two months with biceps tendinitis. He's resumed throwing and could return sometime next month.

Michael Stutes (biceps) has been long-tossing.

"He's making good progress," Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. Proefrock added that Stutes, who has been out since late June with right biceps tendinitis, could return later this season.

Michael Stutes is still dealing with soreness in his right biceps/shoulder area.

"He's still got some soreness in his shoulder," Phillies GM Ruben Amaro said. "He's not comfortable. We'll have to wait until he's comfortable and able to throw." Stutes remains out indefinitely.

Michael Stutes (biceps) will be shut down until at least July 5.

Stutes was placed on the DL over the weekend with right biceps tendinitis. Obviously, the right-hander is a longshot to return prior to the All-Star break.

Phillies placed RHP Michael Stutes on the 15-day disabled list with right bicep tendinitis.

Stutes, 26, has a 5.17 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 14 appearances this season. The Phillies have recalled Phillippe Aumont from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to replace him on the active roster.

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Stutes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Stutes has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25/11 K/BB ratio in 27 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do fine in a middle relief role for Philly.

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Stutes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Stutes was competing for the final spot in the Phillies' bullpen, but will be demoted in favor of Phillippe Aumont. The move comes as no surprise after Stutes posted a 7.36 ERA this spring.

Michael Stutes (shoulder) threw Tuesday with hitters in the batter's box.

Most of his teammates just stood in the batter's box, but it was the closest Stutes has come to facing live hitters since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder last June. Assuming he continues to progress, he should be in the mix for a bullpen job this spring.

Michael Stutes said Wednesday that he's 100 percent following arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder last June.

Stutes was limited to just six appearances with the Phillies last season prior to the surgery, but he should be working with no limitations this spring. He should be in the mix for a bullpen job.

Michael Stutes (shoulder) has begun a throwing program.

Stutes hasn't pitched since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder in June. He is expected to begin throwing off a mound in the next couple of weeks and should be ready for the start of spring training.

Michael Stutes will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday.

Stutes, 25, has been on the disabled list since April 22 and has failed to make much progress. The surgery is expected to ''clean out fraying'' in his injured right shoulder. There is believed to be no serious damage to his rotator cuff, but he is still at risk for missing the rest of the season.

Michael Stutes (shoulder) will visit a Phillies team doctor Monday and could be cleared to resume throwing at that time.

Stutes has been sidelined since April 22 with right shoulder soreness. If he does receive clearance, he'll need a few bullpen sessions before going out on a rehab assignment.

Phillies placed RHP Michael Stutes on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 22, with right shoulder inflammation.

Stutes dealt with shoulder soreness during spring training and while he claims this isn't as severe, his 6.35 ERA over six appearances suggests it was affecting his performance. The Phils will have to hope his symptoms improve with extended rest.

Michael Stutes has been nursing more shoulder issues lately.

Stutes had shoulder problems in spring training, as well, and it's possible that they've contributed to his 6.35 in his first six outings. He said the current soreness he's dealing with isn't as bad as it was in spring training. Stutes could possible be available to pitch Tuesday. "At the end of spring, I was like, I couldn't throw," Stutes said. "It was sore and I couldn't throw. Now, I go out there and do everything just like normal and I'm up for the game."