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MLB insider Jeff Passan predicts that the Philadelphia Phillies will go all in at the trade deadline, yet could miss out on Cleveland Guardians Emmanuel Clase.
Phillies are yet another potential fit for Eugenio Suarez, with Bohm out and a need for a righty bat. Yanks, Mariners, Cubs, Reds, Astros, Tigers, Brewers all are also fits. @ctrent @francysromeroFR @ByRobertMurray all contributed teams
We're clear of the All-Star break and the MLB Draft, and that means the next big date on the baseball calendar is the July 31 trade deadline. Speaking of which, each day leading up to the deadline brings us a fresh supply of deadline rumors,
Soto, 30, originally signed with the Tigers out of the Dominican Republic and pitched in Detroit from 2019 to 2022. He served as the Tigers’ closer for much of his final two seasons and was selected to the All-Star team in both 2021 and 2022.
Before even swinging a deal, the Phillies have reportedly upgraded their bullpen with a one-year commitment to 40-year-old righty David Robertson, the veteran relief pitcher set to begin his third stint with the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to trade with the Washington Nationals for All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline.