Jimmy Rollins has cleared waivers and is eligible to be traded, according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman.
Nevertheless, Rollins almost certainly will remain with the Phillies.
The long-time Philles shortstop, who signed a three-year, $33 million deal before the 2012 season, would have to waive his full no-trade clause to be dealt. Shortly before the deadline he said he had no plans on doing so. The Cardinals, according to the report, expressed interest in Rollins before the deadline.
The 34-year-old Rollins, who has been with the Phillies since his rookie season in 2000, said before the deadline that he wanted to move up in the franchise's record books (see story) before he retires. He enters Friday's game against the Nationals second in team history behind Mike Schmidt in hits (2,234 to 2,135) and at-bats (8,352 to 7,921). He also is second with 418 stolen bases behind Billy Hamilton, who had 508 from 1890-95. With 442 doubles, Rollins is tied for first with Ed Delahanty (1888-89, 1891-1901). He is third in triples, 20 behind Sherry Magee (1904-1914) and 50 behind Delahanty.
Rollins this season is batting .255 with five home runs and 32 RBIs.
The Phillie most speculated to move before the deadline was third baseman Michael Young, who on Thursday also cleared waivers (see story).