It was already widely assumed that the 37-year-old had called it a career, as he hadn't played anywhere since the 2016 season, when he played nine games for Triple-A Iowa in the Cubs organization. Per Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Victorino will sign a one-day contract with the Phillies to retire as a member of the organization in an Aug. 3 ceremony. Victorino's eight-year MLB career included two All-Star appearances, four Gold Gloves and World Series titles with the Phillies (2008) and Red Sox (2013). He also had brief stints with the Padres, Dodgers and Angels.

Victorino was released by the Cubs last May, but he had a minor league contract on the table. He never signed, and it looks even less likely now that he'll find any contract in the near future. We may have seen the last of Victorino in the big leagues.

Victorino has been muddling at Triple-A Iowa all season after officially being re-signed on March 29th and with the Cubs stacked major league roster he has no chance of getting a call up anytime soon. Chicago could use his roster spot for a more valuable piece that could be of more use to the big club and in turn he will have to now find gainful employment elsewhere.

Victorino has played nine games for the for Triple-A Iowa so far this season, going 7-for-30 with three walks, two doubles and a triple. The two-time All-Star is hoping to play his way back into the bigs at some point this summer.