Shane Victorino announced Tuesday morning he will sign a one-day contract with the Phillies and officially retire on August 3 against the Marlins to kick-off Alumni Weekend.
Victorino made the official announcement on KHON2 in Las Vegas, where he currently resides.
The 37-year-old Hawaiian native hasn’t played a major league game since 2015 after playing 38 games for the Angels. He remained in playing shape waiting for an opportunity, but back surgeries limited the four-time Gold Glove winner’s availability.
Victorino was an intricate part of the Phillies 2008 World Series championship manning center field with elite defense and speed.