Phillies trade rumor tracker: 2021 trade deadline
Welcome to the Philadelphia Phillies trade rumor tracker for the 2021 trade deadline!
Phillies trade deadline recap:
Phillies acquire:
Kyle Gibson, starting pitcher
Ian Kennedy, relief pitcher
Freddy Galvis, shortstop
Hans Crouse (prospect)
Braeden Ogle (prospect)
Phillies trade away:
Spencer Howard
Kevin Gowdy
Josh Gessner
Tyler Burch
UPDATE: the Phillies are acquiring Kyle Gibson, Ian Kennedy, and prospect Hans Crouse from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Spencer Howard and two more prospects
Spencer Howard is going to the Rangers in the deal for Kyle Gibson and Ian Kennedy, sources tell ESPN. He’ll be joined by two other prospects going from Philadelphia to Texas.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2021
Phillies trade rumor: Alex Cobb & Andrew Heaney (Los Angeles Angels)
Per FanSided’s MLB Insider Robert Murray, the Phillies have spoken to the Angels about Alex Cobb and Andrew Heaney.
Phillies trade rumor: Kyle Gibson (Texas Rangers)
Per Evan Grant, the Phillies are talking to the Rangers about starter Kyle Gibson. Mark Feinsand says the club is “making a hard push” for Gibson.
Phillies trade rumor: Ian Kennedy (Texas Rangers)
Per Jon Heyman, the Phillies are one of several teams checking in on Ian Kennedy.
Phillies trade rumor: Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins)
Per Jon Heyman, the Phillies are among “6/7 teams” talking to the Twins about Buxton.
Phillies trade rumor: Craig Kimbrel (Chicago Cubs)
You won’t like this one, but Michael Cerami, Jim Bowden, and Jeff Passan are all reporting that Kimbrel is headed across town to the Chicago White Sox.
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