Phillies seek outfield help after Adolis Garcia injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to pursue a prominent outfielder following Adolis Garcia's placement on the 60-day injured list due to a torn right lat. The club’s recent resurgence under interim manager Don Mattingly has intensified this need for a significant addition. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins has emerged as a prime target for Philadelphia. Buxton’s $100 million contract and elite defensive capabilities would lend depth to a struggling offense. As the trade deadline approaches, the Phillies' ability to add Buxton could benefit both their current roster and allow top prospect Justin Crawford more time to develop.
- •Adolis Garcia is on the 60-day injured list with a torn lat.
- •Phillies have shown improved performance under interim manager Don Mattingly.
- •Byron Buxton is a projected target for the Phillies in the trade market.
- •Buxton's contract with the Twins is valued at $100 million.
- •Adding Buxton could allow prospect Justin Crawford more development time.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies predicted to trade for $5.2M Gold Glove finalist, power bat to fill Adolis Garcia void
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies predicted to trade for Cubs' $85M Silver Slugger finalist to replace injured Adolis Garcia
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies predicted to trade for $100M Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger after Adolis Garcia injury
"The Phillies are going to need a bat in the lineup for sure after Adolis Garcia's injury. In this potential trade it comes in the form of an outfielder who has a good bat and elite defense.
"The Phillies are in dire need of an outfield power bat with Adolis Garcia being out for a good amount of time. This deal brings in a multiple time Silver Slugger finalist.
"The Philadelphia Phillies have needed a big outfield bat for some time now. It just got even more urgent after Adolis Garcia went down with an injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:46 PMPhillies predicted to trade for $5.2M Gold Glove finalist, power bat to fill Adolis Garcia void
The Phillies are going to need a bat in the lineup for sure after Adolis Garcia's injury. In this potential trade it comes in the form of an outfielder who has a good bat and elite defense.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:04 PMPhillies predicted to trade for Cubs' $85M Silver Slugger finalist to replace injured Adolis Garcia
The Phillies are in dire need of an outfield power bat with Adolis Garcia being out for a good amount of time. This deal brings in a multiple time Silver Slugger finalist.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:28 PMPhillies predicted to trade for $100M Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger after Adolis Garcia injury
The Philadelphia Phillies have needed a big outfield bat for some time now. It just got even more urgent after Adolis Garcia went down with an injury.
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