Phillies acquire lefty reliever Brooks Raley from Mets ahead of deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded for left-handed reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets on August 3, 2026. Raley, who has a 1.96 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 41.1 innings this season, provides the Phillies with critical bullpen support. Philadelphia's bullpen has struggled with a collective 4.28 ERA this season, making the acquisition necessary. In the deal, the Phillies sent right-handed pitcher Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman to the Mets. Raley, in the final year of his contract, offers immediate help as the Phillies push for a playoff spot.
- •Phillies trade two players to acquire Brooks Raley from Mets.
- •Raley has a 1.96 ERA and 40 strikeouts this season.
- •The Mets previously traded A.J. Minter, indicating a roster overhaul.
- •Philadelphia's bullpen has a 4.28 ERA, necessitating this acquisition.
- •Raley becomes a rental player for the Phillies, with free agency looming.
- 2:59 PMESPN — Source: Phillies add reliever Brooks Raley in rare trade with Mets - ESPN
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Why Phillies are trading with rival Mets for lefty reliever Brooks Raley
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies acquire Brooks Raley from Mets ahead of MLB trade deadline
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Mets trade Brooks Raley to Phillies ahead of MLB trade deadline
- 1:55 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Phillies To Acquire Brooks Raley - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Phillies are acquiring left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets for two minor leaguers to strengthen their struggling bullpen.
"The Phillies add a left-handed reliever in a trade with their division rivals. Get the details over at MLB Trade Rumors.
"The Mets have made another move on MLB trade deadline day, sending reliever Brooks Raley to the Phillies.
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External links- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 2:59 PMSource: Phillies add reliever Brooks Raley in rare trade with Mets - ESPN
The Phillies are acquiring left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets for two minor leaguers to strengthen their struggling bullpen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:10 PMWhy Phillies are trading with rival Mets for lefty reliever Brooks Raley
This is an interesting deal between NL East rivals for a good reliever.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:10 PMPhillies acquire Brooks Raley from Mets ahead of MLB trade deadline
The Phillies are adding reliever Brooks Raley from the Mets in a trade deadline day deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:08 PMMets trade Brooks Raley to Phillies ahead of MLB trade deadline
The Mets have made another move on MLB trade deadline day, sending reliever Brooks Raley to the Phillies.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 3, 2026, 1:55 PMPhillies To Acquire Brooks Raley - MLB Trade Rumors
The Phillies add a left-handed reliever in a trade with their division rivals. Get the details over at MLB Trade Rumors.
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