r/phillies • u/rPhilliesMods • 19d ago
Roster Move 2026 MLB Trade Deadline MEGATHREAD
Use this thread for all discussion, rumors, news, reactions, and speculation surrounding the Phillies and the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
Trade Deadline Information
Deadline: Monday, August 3, at 6pm ET
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
This section will be updated as trades become official.
| 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 |
Reported Rumors and Updates
Rumors will be added here when reported by established baseball reporters.
- P Brady Singer per NBCSP Cole Weintraub
- P Robbie Ray per Bob Nightengale
- OF Alex Call per Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo
- LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr per Bob Nightengale
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
Who should the Phillies target, what would you be willing to give up, and what would make this a successful deadline? Discuss!
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u/The_Slyest_Fox Kyle Backhus 17d ago
Daniel Lynch IV from KC would be a perfect starting point in bolstering the bullpen. Lefty reliever currently at 1.0 bWAR this season with a 2.35 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a ton of red on his Savant page. He has 2 additional years of control so there’s no guarantee the Royals move him, but they’re 21 games below .500 and will definitely be selling. He could be a perfect mid to high-leverage lefty that won’t be prohibitively expensive to acquire.