Based on this recent report, it seems like the Philadelphia Phillies know exactly what they are looking for ahead of the trade deadline.
The Phillies have been seen as a candidate to add bullpen arms around the trade deadline, especially because of the way things ended in the National League Championship Series last year when they blew multiple late leads."I've had 3 GM's tell me this week that the Phillies No. 1 priority is outfield and they really haven't been talking to teams about bullpen," he said on MLB Network Radio.
Bowden's report also indicates Philadelphia might be concerned with how their star slugger's year has gone to date with his OPS+ and wRC+ at 75, which would be the worst of his career. Plus, Rojas is still struggling a bit at the plate, meaning there could be two below-average bats in their outfield at any given time.
"They've been out there looking for an outfielder. Outfield help. I don't think they're getting the offensive production they were hoping for in center field. I don't think they're getting the offensive production they're getting overall. That's what they've been looking for," Bowden added.It would seemingly have to be someone who provides solid defense in center field if they're looking for someone to replace Rojas.
The Phillies had been linked to Randy Arozarena and Kyle Tucker in the past, but it seems unlikely that theEither way, this is something fascinating to monitor as it seems like Philadelphia is locked in on an area they are looking to upgrade around the trade deadline.Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism.
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