Phillies, Trade Deadline and Relievers
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Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been productive at the top of the order. J.T. Realmuto has been solid lately in the middle-to-bottom of the order, but the rest of the offense has lacked consistency - and in some ways has been consistently poor.
David Robertson is the Phillies’ first move before the July 31 Trade Deadline. More moves are coming. Well, more moves are expected. The Phillies paid Robertson a prorated $16 million for the remainder of the season,
The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in trading for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Phillies “could chase center fielders like Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox and Cedric Mullins of the Orioles.” Alternatively, they could target a corner outfielder such as Boston’s Jarren Duran or the Rangers’ Adolis García.
The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to trade with the Washington Nationals for All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Phillies desperately need bullpen help, but Dave Dombrowski needs to carefully toe the line between aggressive and reckless.
Philadelphia Phillies' owner John Middleton offers an interesting perspective around the Phillies bullpen situation and plans for the 2025 MLB trade deadline.