Luplow was playing in his first game since being released by the Braves at his own request on Thursday. He has four homers in 36 plate appearances this spring. We’re not really sure how he makes sense for the Phillies, but it’s possible the team will send down Johan Rojas or trade Cristian Pache to open up a spot.

The 30-year-old lefty-masher was cut loose by the Braves on Thursday, but it didn’t take him long to find a new gig. He’ll add outfield depth for the Phillies and will compete for a spot on the club’s Opening Day bench. Either way, don’t expect him to see enough playing time to gain relevancy for fantasy purposes.

Luplow wasn’t going to make Atlanta’s season-opening roster, especially after the club brought back veteran slugger Adam Duvall to platoon with former prospect Jarred Kelenic, so he’s been cut loose to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

The pitch before the homer also looked like it’d be gone, but it hooked just foul down the left field line. Luplow didn’t let it get him down, hammering the next Nick Pivetta offering a little more to the right. Luplow is 4-for-17 with two homers as he attempts to win a spot on Atlanta’s bench. Typically used against southpaws, he’d make more sense for the team if not for the pledge to give Jarred Kelenic a shot as an everyday player initially.