Phillies trade for outfielder Colby Thomas from Athletics before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies executed a trade with the Oakland Athletics, acquiring outfielder Colby Thomas in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson just before the trade deadline. Despite his struggles in the majors with a.214 batting average, the 25-year-old Thomas, formerly a top prospect, showcased a strong Triple-A performance last season, hitting.309 with a.971 OPS. The Phillies, who have been seeking to address their outfield depth, did not manage to secure an additional pitcher before the deadline. Thomas is expected to report to Triple-A and may eventually provide a right-handed bat for the major league roster.
- •Phillies trade Seth Johnson to Athletics for Colby Thomas.
- •Colby Thomas hit.309 with a.971 OPS in Triple-A last season.
- •Thomas has a career.214 batting average in the majors over two seasons.
- •President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski aimed to bolster the roster.
- •Phillies did not acquire an additional starting or relief pitcher.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Make Trade With A’s at the Deadline for Former Top Outfield Prospect
"It looked like the Trade Deadline was over for the Philadelphia Phillies. Then, in the 11th hour, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made one more move.According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies sent right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson to the Athletics. In exchange, the A’s sent outfielder and former top prospect Colby Thomas […] The post Phillies Make Trade With A’s at the Deadline for Former Top Outfield Prospect appeared first on HEAVY.
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