Chin-Lung Hu's minor league deal with the Phillies was voided after he failed his physical.

Hu latched on with the Phillies on Wednesday after being released, but he's now a free agent again. The 28-year-old infielder owns a .176/.225/.259 batting line over 214 plate appearances in the majors.

Phillies signed INF Chin-Lung Hu to a minor league contract.

Hu signed a minor league deal with the Indians in January, but he was granted his release on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has a lousy .176/.225/.259 batting line over 214 plate appearances, so he's unlikely to make an impact in the big leagues.

Indians signed INF Chin-Lung Hu to a minor league contract.

Hu, who turns 28 in February, made the Mets' Opening Day roster out of spring training last year, but was sent down to the minors after going just 1-for-20 (.050) over 22 games. The former Dodgers' farmhand is unlikely to make an impact in the big leagues.

Chin-lung Hu has left Triple-A Buffalo due to a case of throwing yips.

The problem actually surfaced before he was demoted to the minors last month. While he's leaving Triple-A Buffalo, he is expected to report to the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. If Hu can't get past his throwing issues, he will have a very hard time getting another chance in the majors. His defense was always his biggest strength.

Mets sent INF Chin-Lung Hu outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Mets acquired Hu from the Dodgers this offseason for left-hander Mike Antonini. The Taiwanese infielder went 1-for-20 in his six-week stay in the majors.

Mets acquired INF Chin-Lung Hu from the Dodgers for LHP Mike Antonini.

Add another possibility to the Mets' middle infield. Hu, who turns 27 in February, was once a top prospect with the Dodgers, but has a modest .191/.241/.283 batting line over 191 major league plate appearances. The Taiwan native batted .317/.339/.438 with four home runs, 25 RBI and eight stolen bases in 58 games with Triple-A Albuquerque this past season, but also missed two months due to a broken left thumb. He's more known for his defense at this point, but could see significant playing time if the Mets eventually part with Jose Reyes.

Dodgers recalled INF Chin-Lung Hu from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Hu appeared in two games with the Dodgers earlier this season, but did not have an at-bat. Hu recently missed two months due to a broken left thumb. The 26-year-old infielder compiled a .317/.339/.438 batting line in 208 at-bats with the Isotopes.

Updating a previous item, Chin-Lung Hu will undergo surgery to repair a broken left thumb next Wednesday in Arizona.

Hu is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The 26-year-old shortstop was batting .300/.321/.405 with three homers and 24 RBI over 200 at-bats with Triple-A Albuquerque this season.

Chin-Lung Hu is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing thumb surgery.

We may eventually have to start calling this "The Year of the Thumb" instead of "The Year of the Pitcher." Hu was batting .300/.321/.405 with three homers and 24 RBI over 200 at-bats with the Isotopes this season. He spent a couple days with the Dodgers while Rafael Furcal was on the bereavement list last month, but did not register an at-bat.

Dodgers optioned SS Chin-Lung Hu to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Hu spent about a week with the Dodgers while shortstop Rafael Furcal attended to a family matter in the Dominican. He did not register an at-bat.

Dodgers recalled INF Chin-Lung Hu from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Hu will take Rafael Furcal's place on the roster for at least the next three games, however is not expected to arrive in time for Thursday's matinee against the Reds. The 26-year-old infielder was batting .298/.321/.392 with three homers and 23 RBI for the Isotopes this season.