Blinksportsnews247The Philadelphia Phillies seem to be finished making significant free agent acquisitions. That directly from Dave Dombrowski, president of baseball operations.
However, a trade cannot be ruled out. Like other clubs, the Phillies are usually open to trading for players who can contribute right away and still have some team control. The Phillies need extra aid in the bullpen and one more experienced outfielder. It’s easier to determine the potential price if the Phillies are shopping
At least three teams have expressed interest in the Phillies in just that manner, according to Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies are interested in those teams’ aid at those positions, but the cost — at least for now.
Those teams seem to be interested in shortstop Bryan Rincon and catcher Eduardo Tait, two Phillies prospects. According to MLB.com, both are among the Phillies’ Top 30 prospects, although it will probably take them at least two years to contribute to the major league team. At No. 23 overall, Tait is the prospect with the higher rating. According to MLB.com, he completed his rookie season in 2023, and he won’t be ready until 2028.
The Phillies will eventually require J.T. Realmuto’s replacement. That might be their highest-rated catcher, No. 15 prospect Caleb Ricketts, who could be ready by 2025. After hitting.333 in the Dominican Summer League, Tait earned $3 million in international bonus money in January of last year and is regarded as one of the best. At position 28, Rincon is regarded as a 2026 call-up.
With Trea Turner in the second year of a 10-year contract, Rincon may not have a route to the Majors after finishing the previous season at High-A. He didn’t demonstrate much power thus far this season, batting just.234 at bat.
If the Phillies need a fifth outfielder or a reliever, the price doesn’t seem too high. Naturally, it’s unclear what these teams are giving, which may be the reason the Phillies are holding onto the two for the time being.
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