Phillies pursue impact outfielder ahead of trade deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies are actively seeking to improve their outfield, focusing on acquiring an impactful right-handed hitting outfielder before the MLB trade deadline. With Adolis Garcia likely out for the season and Justin Crawford's underwhelming performance, the need for a significant addition has intensified. Rival general managers indicate that the Phillies are particularly interested in players like Byron Buxton, though options like Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran are also being considered. The Phillies aim to replace their current left-handed hitters with a bat that can better bolster the offense.

• 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies already involved in trade market for one kind of outfielder, per MLB GMs