Phillies' trade of Matt Strahm proves beneficial early on
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies' offseason trade involving reliever Matt Strahm has yielded positive early results. Strahm, traded to the Kansas City Royals, has struggled with a 4.43 ERA in 20.1 innings this season. In contrast, Jonathan Bowlan, acquired by the Phillies in return, has a 3.92 ERA across 20.2 innings. With Strahm likely to be traded again before the August 3 deadline, the Phillies appear to have made a strategic move. Bowlan, controlled through 2031, is positioned to contribute significantly to the Phillies' bullpen.
- •Phillies traded Matt Strahm to Royals for Jonathan Bowlan.
- •Strahm has a 4.43 ERA with 18 strikeouts this season.
- •Bowlan has a 3.92 ERA and is under club control through 2031.
- •Strahm likely to be moved again before the trade deadline.
- •Bowlan has outperformed Strahm early in the season.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Why Phillies have already won their Matt Strahm trade with Royals
"This trade is already a big win in the Phillies favor.
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