The Phillies have released pitcher Adam Eaton, who they owe $9 million in salary. Eaton was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA and a .310 opponents' batting average in 21 appearances last season. "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," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said.