Phillies, Trade Deadline
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The Philadelphia Phillies need to add an outfielder ahead of the trade deadline, and a trade with the Boston Red Sox could give them what they need.
The Twins are now listening to offers for their rental players, reports the New York Post. They would have to be blown away to move controllable players like Jhoan Duran and Joe R
Front offices around the MLB world are up against the clock to find roster improvements or swap out win-now contributors for long-term assets.
MLB insider Bob Nightengale says that after the Chicago Cubs traded for Kyle Tucker, they "can't stop now" and need to be aggressive at the trade deadline.
Ideally, Robertson could help the Phillies in the later innings in August and September, then slot in the middle of the 'pen come October.
In the midst of a second straight disappointing season, Luis Robert Jr.'s value leading up to the trade deadline isn't particularly high for contending teams looking to add another bat.
This was not a playoff team in October. Or a contender in September. This was the bad-bullpen, meh-lineup Nationals playing for nothing in July.
Every front office is under the microscope at this time of year. But certain executives face more pressure to deliver than ever before.
The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to trade with the Washington Nationals for All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline.