Phillies released OF Laynce Nix.

Nix was granted his release after he declined a minor league assignment. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment last week after he batted just .180/.228/.258 in 136 plate appearances with the Phillies this season.

Phillies designated OF Laynce Nix for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Domonic Brown's return from the 7-day disabled list. Nix joined the Phillies on a two-year, $2.5 million contract prior to the 2012 season, but he has a lousy .211/.270/.331 batting line over 263 plate appearances with the club.

Laynce Nix went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts as the Phillies fell to the Tigers on Saturday night.

Nix is batting .178/.224/.263 with 42 strikeouts in 125 plate appearances this season for Philly. The 32-year-old will have a tough time in free agency this winter.

Laynce Nix made his second straight start Thursday and went 0-for-4 against the Cardinals.

Because someone has to play the outfield with Ben Revere and Domonic Brown out. More than just being a waste of money, Nix has been a waste of a roster spot for the Phillies this year, hitting .188 with a total of six RBI in 112 at-bats. A less stubborn GM would have released him months ago. Ruben Amaro, though, signed him for two years and, by golly, is going to keep him the whole time.

Laynce Nix will start in right field Thursday against the Braves.

John Mayberry, Jr. started in right field on Wednesday against left-hander Paul Maholm, but he's on the bench Thursday with Kris Medlen on the hill for Atlanta.

Laynce Nix hit a three-run homer Thursday as part of the Phillies' 7-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Neither John Mayberry Jr. nor the demoted Darin Ruf joined Domonic Brown in stepping up this spring, so it looks like Nix will probably start against most right-handers until Delmon Young returns. Don't expect him to have any long-term fantasy value, but he could make for a decent early stopgap in NL-only leagues.

Laynce Nix is dealing with a bone spur in his right foot, but the Phillies don't think he'll miss any time.

It's possible the injury will worsen, but for now it appears Nix will play through it. The 32-year-old missed about two months of action last season due to a calf issue.

Laynce Nix (calf) will rejoin the Phillies next week.

Nix is working his way back from a left calf strain and is seven games into a rehab assignment. He'll return to a bench role and utility outfield when healthy.

Laynce Nix (calf) has been moved up to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to continue his rehab assignment.

Nix batted .250 with a home run over six games at High-A Clearwater. He should be ready to rejoin the Phillies' bench within a week.

Laynce Nix (calf) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Single-A Clearwater.

Nix has been out of commission since the second week of May with a strained left calf muscle. He should be ready to return to the Phils' bench within the next 10 days.

Laynce Nix (calf) is still at least a week away from beginning a minor league rehab assignment.

Nix has been sidelined since May 10 due to a left calf strain and suffered a setback last month. There's no clear timetable for his return, but it's possible he could rejoin the Phillies by the end of the month.

Laynce Nix (calf) is doing rehab work again.

Nix had to be shut down earlier this month after suffering a setback with his left calf strain. "He's feeling a little better," assistant GM Scott Proefrock said Wednesday. "There is still a little tightness, but hopefully he'll continue to make progress and we can get him out on a rehab assignment in the next week to 10 days or so."

Laynce Nix suffered a setback Tuesday in his recovery from a strained left calf muscle.

The Phillies can't seem to catch a break. Nix was just beginning to appear in extended spring training games and seemed destined for a late-June return. But the guess is he'll now be out past the All-Star break.

Laynce Nix (calf) jogged Wednesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list.

Nix, who has already missed nearly three weeks, doesn't seem to think he's that close, though. "I didn't have a whole lot of spring, but it's not painful," Nix said. "Just a really light jog. We're making progress."

Phillies placed OF-1B Laynce Nix on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 10, with a strained left calf.

Nix aggravated his calf injury Wednesday after a pinch-hit single and will be out of commission for at least a couple weeks. He'll be missed, as he was off to a nice start with a .326 average and two homers off the bench for the struggling Phils.

Laynce Nix returned to action on Wednesday May 9.

Laynce Nix left Wednesday's game after aggravating his left calf injury.

Nix contributed a pinch-hit single, but then Carlos Ruiz had to pinch-run for him. The Phillies are saying he's day-to-day, but he'll likely be unavailable to start for a few days.

Laynce Nix is day-to-day with a sore calf.

Nix should be fine after a day or two of rest. The 31-year-old is batting .311 with a .958 OPS on the season.

Layne Nix homered and singled in three at-bats in Thursday's victory over the Braves.

Despite not being an everyday starter, Nix has continued to hit the ball well, going 10-for-21 (.476) since April 23. His OPS now stands at a remarkable 1.077.

Laynce Nix went 3-for-3 and hit his first homer Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Nix had his big game against a pitcher in Josh Collmenter who has looked as bad as any NL starter since the spring began. Still, it counts in the stats. He was making his first start in six days, and he might have earned himself another one with the performance.