The Philadelphia Phillies have released utility player Whit Merrifield and recalled Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced the moves ahead of Friday night’s game against the Oakland Athletics. The Phillies will owe Merrifield $3 million of his $7 million salary. Merrifield, 35, appeared in 53 games for the Phillies, making 20 starts in left field, 12 at second base and eight…