Phillies Pegged as Deadline Buyers With Multiple Roster Needs
A FanGraphs deadline guide flags Philadelphia's top-heavy roster and outlines the positions they must address before the August 3 deadline.
The Phillies enter the trade deadline period in the middle of a crowded NL Wild Card race, with the Nationals and Marlins applying unexpected division pressure. Their rotation top is elite but depth behind the top three starters — including Aaron Nola and Andrew Painter — has been inconsistent. Philadelphia is expected to pursue a starter who can shift to a bullpen role in October, plus a shortstop, right-handed outfield bat, and backup catcher. The farm system is described as top-heavy and would likely need to be significantly depleted to address all needs.
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