Phillies expected to make marginal trades at deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
As the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, the Philadelphia Phillies are prioritizing upgrades in their starting rotation, bullpen, and outfield. Matt Gelb of The Athletic suggests that the team will likely acquire only marginal improvements due to their weakened farm system. Potential outfield targets include Jo Adell, while candidates for the No. 5 starter spot could be Tyler Mahle or Tomoyuki Sugano. Despite these needs, significant trades may remain out of reach, leading to a lackluster outcome for the franchise. Overall, this situation raises concerns regarding the Phillies' contention status moving forward.
- •Trade deadline is on August 3, 2026.
- •Phillies need upgrades at rotation, bullpen, and outfield.
- •Expect marginal improvements due to weak farm system.
- •Trade targets include Jo Adell and Tyler Mahle.
- •Recent struggles affect contender status.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies trade deadline prediction would be very disappointing result
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