Phillies consider trading Bryce Harper and Trea Turner after postseason exit

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Phillies consider trading Bryce Harper and Trea Turner after postseason exit
Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies may look to trade Bryce Harper and Trea Turner following their fifth consecutive postseason exit, as the team reflects on its disappointing season. Insider Bob Nightengale suggests that the Phillies, reeling from their Wild Card Series loss to the Atlanta Braves, are contemplating significant roster changes. Harper completed the regular season with solid numbers but struggled in the postseason, while Turner's performance also declined sharply. The team's president, Dave Dombrowski, has hinted at tensions with Harper, complicating the latter's future in Philadelphia. The potential overhaul comes as the Phillies aim to shift focus towards a younger core for the next season.

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  • •Phillies lost to the Braves in the Wild Card Series.
  • •Harper's regular season included 29 home runs but poor postseason performance.
  • •Turner struggled with a subpar offensive output during the season.
  • •Tension exists between Harper and team president Dombrowski.
  • •Phillies may seek to offload high-salary players for a younger roster.
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  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Could Offload Bryce Harper & Other Key Players After Disappointing Season, Claims Insider
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Five straight postseason exits. Five different opponents.

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