The Philadelphia Phillies have multiple prospects who are likely to be traded in the lead up to the deadline. Recently, Matt Gelb of The Athletic wrote about some of the team’s top prospects standing heading into July. Gelb may be correct, but it is less likely that the Phillies deal some of their higher-level prospects. Andrew Painter will debut soon and is not going to get … [Read more...] about Phillies Prospects Most Likely to be Traded This Summer
Phillies Bring Up Fresh Bullpen Arm
The Philadelphia Phillies called up Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to serve as a fresh arm. Michael Mercado was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make room for Rangel. On June 6, Rangel made his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Moreover, the Phillies have shuffled their bullpen throughout the month. José Ruiz and Carlos Hernández have been … [Read more...] about Phillies Bring Up Fresh Bullpen Arm
Phillies Option Utility Player Weston Wilson to Triple-A
The Philadelphia Phillies decided to option utility player Weston Wilson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. Buddy Kennedy has been called up from Triple-A. Additionally, Aaron Nola was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Kennedy on the Phillies’ 40-man roster. Nola can return from the injured list on July 14. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, … [Read more...] about Phillies Option Utility Player Weston Wilson to Triple-A
MLB Insider: Phillies Top Trade Fits
MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand mentioned top trade candidates for the Philadelphia Phillies among the best players available at the trade deadline. Feinsand named multiple players as trade fits for the Phillies. The Phillies are looking for outfield help and bullpen help. José Alvarado’s suspension has made the bullpen the top need. Alvarado is ineligible to pitch in the … [Read more...] about MLB Insider: Phillies Top Trade Fits
Phillies Have a Decison to Make on Utility Player Role
When Bryce Harper returns from injury the Philadelphia Phillies will have a utility player role decision to make. Weston Wilson currently holds the fourth bench spot. Otto Kemp has been playing regularly since Harper went on the injured list. After initially playing third base, Kemp will be playing first base seemingly until Harper comes back. Kemp has primarily been playing … [Read more...] about Phillies Have a Decison to Make on Utility Player Role