Phillies consider trading plans to acquire top starting pitcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are open to changing their approach to trades at the 2026 MLB deadline. Initially focused on acquiring a No. 5 starter, the team may pursue a higher-caliber pitcher capable of starting postseason games. Reports suggest the front office is considering names like Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber as potential targets. This shift in strategy indicates a serious need for the team to bolster their starting rotation as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Phillies willing to change plans for a top starting pitcher
- •Names mentioned include Gausman, Ray, and Bieber
- •Team initially sought a back-end starter
- •Shift indicates serious rotation needs
- •Trade deadline approaches this summer
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies 'willing' to change No. 5 starter trade plans to get ace-level pitcher
"This Phillies trade rumor is a very intriguing one for the team's deadline plans.
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