Phillies acquire Brooks Raley from Mets to bolster bullpen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies strengthened their bullpen by trading for left-hander Brooks Raley from the New York Mets on August 5, 2026. Raley, who has a 1.96 ERA over 45 games this season, is expected to serve as a key setup option alongside All-Star closer Jhoan Duran. Analysts highlight Raley as a valuable addition, though concerns about his age (38) could affect performance in the upcoming months. The trade comes as the Phillies seek stability in a bullpen that has faced scrutiny throughout the season.
- •Phillies acquire left-hander Brooks Raley from Mets on August 5.
- •Raley has a 1.96 ERA with 40 strikeouts this season.
- •He is expected to join Jhoan Duran as a key late-game pitcher.
- •Concerns exist about Raley's age and potential late-season fatigue.
- •Trade aims to improve bullpen performance ahead of postseason.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies' 'sneaky good' trade with Mets is bullpen upgrade for Don Mattingly
"Philadelphia is praised for its trade deadline move with the Mets.
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