Mets trade Brooks Raley to Phillies ahead of MLB deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The New York Mets traded relief pitcher Brooks Raley to the Philadelphia Phillies on August 3 as the MLB trade deadline approached. ESPN graded the deal a C+ for the Mets, who received right-handed pitcher Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman in exchange. Raley, with a 1.96 ERA this season, aims to bolster the Phillies' bullpen alongside Jose Alvarado. The move comes as the Phillies seek to improve their playoff position, currently tied for the second NL Wild Card spot. The Mets, sitting in last place in the NL East, traded Raley to a division rival without major concern over sending prospects to the Phillies.
- •Mets traded Brooks Raley to Phillies on August 3.
- •Phillies acquired Raley to enhance bullpen depth.
- •ESPN graded Mets' return as a C+.
- •Phillies are tied for second NL Wild Card.
- •Mets sit last in the NL East standings.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN gives Mets meh grade for MLB trade deadline deal for Brooks Raley
"With the Philadelphia Phillies acquiring the relief pitcher from the New York Mets, the sports publication was left unimpressed.
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