Phillies 'willing' to change No. 5 starter trade plans to get ace-level pitcher originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies need to find a way to upgrade their offense, their bullpen, and their starting rotation at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
But, unlike the outfield and bullpen needs, the Phillies don't have to spend a fortune on a starter, as they only need a No. 5 option. However, those plans could change.
According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies could reportedly change their plan and be "willing" to spend a lot in a deal to acquire a pitcher who could start a postseason game for the Phillies instead of a depth rotation arm.
"But, of late, the Phillies have been more willing to discuss higher-caliber arms - the kind of pitcher who would be capable of starting a postseason series," Gelb reports.
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The Philadelphia Phillies need to find a way to upgrade their offense, their bullpen, and their starting rotation at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
But, unlike the outfield and bullpen needs, the Phillies don't have to spend a fortune on a starter, as they only need a No. 5 option. However, those plans could change.
According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies could reportedly change their plan and be "willing" to spend a lot in a deal to acquire a pitcher who could start a postseason game for the Phillies instead of a depth rotation arm.
"But, of late, the Phillies have been more willing to discuss higher-caliber arms - the kind of pitcher who would be capable of starting a postseason series," Gelb reports.
#Phillies #willing #trade
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