The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline is Tuesday, August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT. Here’s a running thread of all the latest rumors surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies trade deadline.
Phillies Still in Play for a Right-Handed Corner Outfielder (7/31)
Phillies, after landing Lorenzen, remain in play for a RHH corner OF. Tommy Pham could be in play there.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2023
Phillies Acquire SP Lorenzen from Detroit (7/31)
Phillies Trade Rumors: Phillies Acquire Tigers’ Michael Lorenzen #MLB #Phillies #RingTheBell #Tigers #RepDetroit #MLBTradeDeadline https://t.co/stR2HPKseZ
— Sports Talk Philly (@sportstalkphl) August 1, 2023
Phillies Inquired on New York Yankees’ CF Harrison Bader (7/31) via Phillies Nation
The Phillies reportedly checked in with the New York Yankees on the availability of outfielder Harrison Bader, reports Joel Sherman. A deal is not likely. h/t Tim Kelly at Phillies Nation.
Phillies and Cardinals Set to Make a Deal?
As The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal points out, the Phillies are looking for pitching and an outfield bat. St. Louis’ outfielders Dylan Carlson, Tyler O’Neill, and Alec Burleson could be potential fits according to the Bowtie Man. The Cardinals are a potential trade partner worth watching on Tuesday. [Subscription Required].
Phillies Interested in Seattle’s Teoscar Hernandez (7/31)
Sources: Mariners OF Teoscar Hernández is drawing interest from at least a half-dozen teams, and a trade is increasingly likely before 6 pm ET tomorrow.
The Phillies, Blue Jays and Giants are among the clubs that have been involved. @MLBNetwork @SeattleSports @FAN590
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023
Mets’ Right-Hand Bat Goes to the Brewers (7/31)
The Phillies had been “tied to” now former New York Mets’ OF Mark Canha.
Brewers are acquiring outfielder Mark Canha in a trade with the Mets, league source tells @TheAthletic.
— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) July 31, 2023
Pair of Rockies’ Right-Handed Bats Headed to the OC
Randal Grichuk and CJ Cron were tied to the Phillies. The pair will now join Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim.
Angels acquire Randal Grichuk and CJ Cron
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2023
Cody Bellinger Won’t Be Traded (7/30)
The Phillies were loosely tied to Cubs’ slugger Cody Bellinger. The team has decided not to trade Bellinger now that they are on a bit of a streak and heading back towards postseason contention., reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
This can’t come a shock at this point. Amazing, the team made it an easier decision than anyone could have guessed (I assume). Sources: Cubs tell teams Bellinger won’t be dealt https://t.co/wavoECw6Bh
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2023
Phillies Scouting Adam Duvall (7/29)
Phillies, who are looking for a bat, are here scouting Adam Duvall.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 29, 2023
Phillies Reportedly Scouted Cardinals SP Jordan Montgomery (7/28) – h/t Tim Kelly
One Cardinals deadline partner I’m keeping an eye on: the Phillies. They’ve scouted Jordan Montgomery heavily and absolutely have the upper level pitching talent to make a connection.
— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) July 28, 2023
Phillies Reportedly Scouting Detroit SP Eduardo Rodriguez (7/28)
Phils are reportedly scouting Tigers LHP Eduardo Rodriguez.https://t.co/uIH2CMYaJp#MLB #Phillies #RingTheBell #Tigers #RepDetroit #MLBTradeDeadline
— Broad St. Baseball – Talkin’ Phillies Baseball (@BaseballBroadSt) July 28, 2023
Phillies Reportedly Interesting in New York Mets’ Tommy Pham
Looking for OF help and a consistent RH bat, the Phils would “love to land” Tommy Pham.
No talk of him joining the clubhouse #fantasyfootball team though. https://t.co/fcxNeODIBx#MLB #Phillies #RingTheBell #LGM #MLBTradeDeadline #TradeRumors
— Broad St. Baseball – Talkin’ Phillies Baseball (@BaseballBroadSt) July 25, 2023
