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Howard, Ruiz clear waivers, but trade unlikely
- Updated: August 25, 2016
CHICAGO — Do not expect Ryan Howard to be anywhere but Philadelphia when the Phillies finish their season Oct. 2.
Carlos Ruiz is likely to be in a Phillies’ uniform for the season finale, too. But ESPN.com reported Wednesday that both players have cleared waivers, which means the Phillies can trade them before the Aug. 31 deadline to make players eligible for postseason rosters. Both players could help contenders, but at the moment, it’s unlikely either is dealt.
“I guess you’ve got to see what presents itself,” Howard said before Wednesday night’s game against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. “You know me, the last 12 years I’ve just been focused on playing ball. If it presents itself, it presents itself. You handle that situation. Otherwise I just try to stay in the moment, stay in the now and prepare for the game.”
Howard has hit .324 (24-for-74) with four doubles, eight home runs, 18 RBIs and a 1.062 OPS since July 3. But it …
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