The Philadelphia Phillies would love for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan to fill a hole in their lineup at the MLB trade deadline.

The Phillies have acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for Hicklen on the 40-man roster,

DETROIT -- Outfielder Brewer Hicklen, designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers three days ago, has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations. The Phillies assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The annual MLB trade deadline not only impacts the final two months of the current season, but it also has a longer-lasting impact in the form of the prospect talent that is sent the other way by contenders.

From the Yankees to the Dodgers, the sport's biggest giants are among the clubs that need to take action ahead of the July 31 deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to complete a blockbuster three-team trade with the New York Yankees for a center field upgrade.

M ajor League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies .