Phillies seek starting pitcher ahead of trade deadline this summer

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly looking to acquire a back-end starting pitcher before the trade deadline on Saturday. The team's starting rotation has struggled, particularly in the fifth spot, leading to a 7.33 ERA in those games. While they have strong performances from Cristopher Sánchez, Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo, and Aaron Nola, the Phillies are exploring trades and may consider promoting right-hander Brian Keller from Triple A, who has shown promise in his recent outings. Potential trade targets include Freddy Peralta, Reid Detmers, and Jose Soriano, as the organization aims to bolster their rotation for a push in the National League.

• 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies Reportedly 'Actively Looking' For This Position Before Trade Deadline