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Phillies-Brewers trade pitch sends two prospects to Philadelphia for $10.2M All-Star rental
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies traded two prospects to the Milwaukee Brewers for a $10.2 million All-Star rental. This move comes after a challenging start to the season for the Phillies.
Key points
- Phillies traded two prospects to Brewers
- Acquired All-Star player worth $10.2 million
- Phillies had a slow start with an 8-16 record
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Phillies-Brewers trade pitch sends two prospects to Philadelphia for $10.2M All-Star rental originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies have experienced a whirlwind of emotions through the first month and a half of the season. After a slow start, the organization already made a major change by firing its manager.
While the Phillies have started to win games recently, they also endured one of the worst stretches in baseball earlier this season.
âThe longest losing streak in baseball now belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, who dropped their eighth straight and are tied with the Mets for the worst record in the National League at 8-16. At -50, the Phillies also have the worst run differential in baseball by 15 runs,â ESPNâs Jeff Passan wrote.
As the season continues, Philadelphia could begin moving on from some players, and one name that continues to surface in trade rumors is Alec Bohm.
âEasily the biggest name on this list is Alec Bohm, the team's starting third baseman. I know Bohm has been in trade rumors for quite some time now with Phillies fans eager for a shake-up, but this is the first time it feels like something just must happen. It just isn't working,â
Q&A
What did the Phillies give up in the trade with the Brewers?
The Phillies traded two prospects to the Brewers in exchange for the All-Star player.
How much is the All-Star player worth in the Phillies-Brewers trade?
The All-Star player is valued at $10.2 million in the trade.
What has been the Phillies' performance this season before the trade?
Before the trade, the Phillies had one of the worst records in the National League, tied for the worst with an 8-16 record.