Phillies face important decision on Harper's position ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies are evaluating whether to move Bryce Harper back to the outfield, impacting their trade plans. Harper has expressed willingness to return to the outfield, which could enhance trade opportunities for a right-handed infielder. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has struggled to find a solution for right-handed outfield production, which is low across the league. As the July trade deadline approaches, the decision could open up options for acquiring players like Willson Contreras from the Boston Red Sox.
- •Harper may return to outfield to improve trade options.
- •Dombrowski has faced challenges finding right-handed outfielders.
- •Contreras available as a potential target for the Phillies.
- •Trade talks build as the July deadline approaches.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Critical Choice That Will Impact Trade Deadline
"The Philadelphia Phillies critical choice will dictate their trade deadline plans. In the past Phillies star Bryce Harper has been open to returning to the outfield to help the team improve. To this point the organization has not been willing to take the chance and move Harper to the outfield to get a star right-handed …
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