Phillies eye George Springer from Blue Jays ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in acquiring outfielder George Springer from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Springer is having a difficult season, hitting just.215 through 51 games, which may make a change of scenery appealing. He has strong ties to the Northeast, having grown up in Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut. The potential trade could benefit both teams as they look to address roster needs. No official moves have been announced yet.
- •Phillies seek a right-handed-hitting outfielder before the trade deadline.
- •George Springer has struggled with a.215 batting average this season.
- •Springer has previously won World Series MVP and multiple All-Star selections.
- •He has connections to the Northeast, potentially influencing his interest.
- •No trade agreement has been finalized at this time.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies and Blue Jays could make easy $150M trade to solve two issues
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