Three Phillies that could be moved before Opening Day
By Koy Zdimal
With all the additions to the Phillies roster, some are bound to go. Who could be shipped off before Opening Day rolls around?
As the start of the 2019 season draws near, general manager Matt Klentak and the Philadelphia Phillies are coming fresh off one of the best offseasons in MLB history. They are the first team in history to add three All-Stars from the previous season. Klentak acquired former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen, All-Star Shortstop Jean Segura, a dominating reliever in David Robertson and the best catcher in baseball, J.T Realmuto.
Then, of course, came the biggest free agent signing in American sports history, six-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year, 2015 NL MVP, the $330 million man, Bryce Harper. Harper’s signing showed the team is ready to make a serious run for the playoffs this year and in the coming years. He adds the star power that the team has lacked since the turn of the decade.
The team has made enough moves to be in contention for not only the NL East but potentially even to make the NLCS or World Series. With some high caliber free agents still on the block and plenty of options for targets come the deadline, this teams roster could be far from finalized.
While the Phillies are undoubtedly heading into 2019 a better team, these additions do mean one way or the other someone is going to have to go. Whether it be via trade, cutting or sent down to the minors, moves will be made to get the Phillies roster in check as March 28th approaches.
As the days tick down to March 28th here are three Phillies players who could be traded before Opening Day.