Phillies acquire outfielder Colby Thomas from Athletics before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies executed a last-minute trade with the Oakland Athletics, acquiring 25-year-old outfielder Colby Thomas in exchange for reliever Seth Johnson. This trade marks the Phillies' only outfield upgrade at the trade deadline, following several other deals earlier in the day. Thomas has struggled in the majors, posting a.202 batting average this season, but has shown potential in the minors with a.971 OPS in Triple-A. He remains under club control through 2031, offering the team hope for future contributions.
- •Phillies traded reliever Seth Johnson to acquire Colby Thomas.
- •Thomas has a.202 batting average and 4 home runs this season.
- •He has logged a.971 OPS in Triple-A this year.
- •The trade is the Phillies' only outfield move before the deadline.
- •Colby Thomas is under team control through 2031.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies beat trade deadline buzzer with trade for Athletics' 25-year-old outfielder
"This young A's outfielder is the Phillies' lone outfield upgrade at the deadline.
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