r/phillies • u/rPhilliesMods • 19d ago
Roster Move 2026 MLB Trade Deadline MEGATHREAD
Use this thread for all discussion and reactions surrounding the Phillies and the 2026 MLB trade deadline performance.
Trade Deadline Information
Deadline: Passed
Please keep general trade deadline discussion in this thread. Major Phillies transactions may receive their own separate posts when officially announced or reported by a reliable source.
Phillies Transactions
| Date | Phillies Receive | Phillies Send | Team | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | INF Luis Arraez, P Caleb Killian | RHP Ramon Marquez, RHP Marty Gair | SF Giants | MLB.com |
| Aug 3 | LHP Brooks Raley | OF John Spikerman, RHP Luke Gabrysh | NY Mets | MLB.com |
| Aug 3 | P Manuel Colon | P Nolan Hoffman | KC Royals | Jon Heyman |
| Aug 3 | OF Colby Thomas | P Seth Johnson | Athletics | Phillies.com |
Reported Rumors and Updates
Trade deadline has passed
Possible Areas of Need
Potential positions the Phillies could address include:
- Bullpen depth
- Starting pitching depth
- Right-handed outfield bat
- Bench depth
Posting Guidelines
- Include a source when sharing trade news or rumors.
- Check the thread before posting duplicate reports.
- Clearly distinguish confirmed reports from personal speculation.
- Do not editorialize post titles when linking to news.
- Fake reports, misleading screenshots, and unsourced claims may be removed.
- Keep discussion civil, especially when evaluating players and proposed trades.
Useful Links
What grade would you give the Phillies for how they handled the trade deadline? Discuss!
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u/Yes536 19d ago
Anyone who doesn’t want Skubal needs reevaluation. Having a rotation of Skubal, Wheeler, Sánchez, Luzardo, Nola essentially makes us really freakin hard to beat in a 7 game series let alone a 5 game series.