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Despite their lofty perch in the National League East, the Phillies have needs.
They began to address them in a major way when, about 24 hours before the 6 p.m. EDT July 31 trade deadline, the Phillies obtained hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins on July 30.
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The price was steep, but likely necessary. It also certainly ranks as the biggest midseason swap made by long-time wheeler-dealer Dave Dombrowski since becoming the Phillies ' president of baseball operations before the 2021 season.
After losing two of three against the White Sox in Chicago , the Phillies are in second place in the National League East one-half game behind the Mets . They are off July 31 before the Detroit Tigers visit for a 3-game series starting Aug. 1.
Phillies trade for Twins outfielder Harrison Bader
Jun 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Harrison Bader (12) makes a diving catch to take a hit away from Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
The Phillies have done one-stop shopping with the Twins.
A day after dealing for closer Jhoan Duran from Minnesota, the Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader .
Bader, a right-handed hitter, is batting .258 on the season with 12 homers and 38 RBIs.
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To acquire Hader , the Phillies are sending outfielder Hendry Mendez, the organization's 12th-rated prospect, and RHP Geremy Villoria to the Twins.
MLB trade deadline: Phillies trade for outfielder Harrison Bader in deal with Twins
Phillies trade for Twins closer Jhoan Duran
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran reacts after striking out a Detroit Tigers hitter to end the game at Comerica Park, June 27, 2025.
Today will tell, as improving an outfield that is among the worst in the majors offensively could also fuel more dealing.
Phillies trade for pitcher Matt Manning
Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning (15) pitches during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
The Phillies made one final minor deal at the deadline, acquiring right-hander Matt Manning for a minor league outfielder. Manning will go to Class A Clearwater. To make room for Manning on the 40-man roster, RHP Devin Sweet was designated for assignment.
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Who did the Phillies trade?
In exchange for Duran, the Twins received pitcher Mick Abel , now at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and High-A Jersey Shore catcher Eduardo Tait. Tait is fourth and Abel sixth on MLB.com's ranking of Phillies prospects.
Dombrowski: Phillies got what they needed in trades for Jhoan Duran, Harrison Bader
Abel was 2-2 with a 5.04 ERA in six starts with the Phillies this season.
While they're good enough to compete for a division title and playoff berth, improving the roster – the bullpen specifically – has been expected for the Phillies to have a better shot at the third World Series title in their long history.
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Reliever Jose Alvarado will soon return to the Phillies' bullpen from his 80-day PED suspension, but cannot pitch in the postseason. The Phillies also recently signed David Robertson for his third bullpen stint with the team. He is now pitching for Lehigh Valley before a likely Aug. 5 promotion.
In the deal for Manning, the Phils sent minor league outfielder Josueth Quinonez to Detroit.
Quinonez, 18, is hitting .287 with two home runs, 12 walks and nine strikeouts in 32 games in the Dominican Summer League. He signed out of Venezuela in January 2024.
When is MLB trade deadline?
July 31 is the final day that can happen, as Major League Baseball's trade deadline annually elicits a flurry of deals as stronger teams try to get better and those with lesser playoff hopes aim to rebuild for the future. All the movement ends at 6 p.m. ET. After that, a player must clear waivers before a trade can be completed. Any player must be in a team's roster by Aug. 31 to be eligible for the postseason.
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MLB trade deadline deals
Here's a look at some of the moves that have been made.
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San Diego has reportedly acquired Mason Miller and J.P. Sears from the Athletics , according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Athletics will receive Leodalis De Vries, the No. 3 overall prospect in baseball, along with pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Báez and Eduarniel Nuñez from San Diego.
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The Yankees will send three minor leaguers, including their No. 8 overall prospect in catcher Rafael Flores, to the Pirates for closer David Bednar , according to Mark Feinsand , of MLB Network.
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Cleveland is making deals, reportedly sending right-hander Paul Sewald to the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays for pitching prospect Khal Stephen.
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Helsley is reportedly being dealt to the Mets, who've been regularly swapping first place with the Phillies in the National League East lately in a division title battle that will likely extend to late September. The Mets also acquired reliever Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants .
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Arizona third baseman Eugenio Suarez , who's among the National League leaders in home runs, was moved to the Seattle Mariners for three prospects. The move is pending medical results.
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St. Louis starter Steven Matz was traded to the Boston Red Sox for prospect Blaze Jordan.
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Cincinnati acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Taylor Rogers , a prospect and a draft pick. The Reds also acquired Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays .
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The Tigers added to their bullpen, acquiring Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan , according to Ken Rosenthal , of The Athletic.
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The Mets acquired Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins for three prospects, reports Anthony DiComo , of MLB Network.
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The Houston Astros made a splash by reacquiring Carlos Correa in a trade with the Twins, according to Brian McTaggart. Correa played for the Astros for seven seasons from 2015 to 2021 and was a key contributor to the 2017 World Series team.
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The Astros also acquired Marlins outfielder Jesús Sanchez from the Marlins for right-handed pitcher Ryan Gusto , according to Michael Schwab .
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The Twins continued their fire sale by sending left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe to the Texas Rangers , according to ESPN's Jeff Passan .
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The Padres continued its push for the postseason by trading for Orioles designated hitter and All-Star Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano , reports Robert Murray . The Padres gave up left-hander Boston Bateman, infielder Cobb Hightower, right-hander Tyson Neighbors, first baseman Victory Figueroa, shortstop Brandon Butterworth and right-hander Tanner Smith.
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The Texas Rangers have acquired Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly for Mitch Bratt, Kohl Drake and David Hagaman, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Washington outfielder Alex Call for right-handed pitchers Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Liñan.
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The Twins moved another piece, trading infielder Willi Castro to the Chicago Cubs for prospects, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman .
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The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Oswald Peraza from the New York Yankees for Wilberson De Pena and international signing money, per N.Y. Post's Joel Sherman.
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The Kansas City Royals have acquired Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates, per MLB Network's Jon Hayman.
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The Red Sox have acquired Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May for outfielder OF James Tibbs III, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Cincinnati is acquiring Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar . The Athletics are receiving the Reds No. 22 prospect Kenya Huggin, according to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale .
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San Diego is acquiring Nestor Cortes Jr . from the Milwaukee Brewers for Brandon Lockridge , per The Ahtletic's Ken Rosenthal .
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The Yankees acquired third baseman Jose Caballero from the Rays for Everson Pereira and a player to be named, per the N.Y. Post's Joel Sherman .
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Tampa Bay acquired right-hander Adrian Houser from the Chicago White Sox, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Pirates for outfielder Ivan Brethowr, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal . The Bucs had earlier acquired Rodgers for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.
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The Yankees acquired closer Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants , according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Minnesota traded another bullpen arm, Griffin Jax , to the Rays for Taj Bradley , according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Baltimore is sending Charlie Morton to the Detroit Tigers, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Minnesota is sending pitcher Louis Varland and Ty France to the Blue Jays for Toronto 's No. 5 prospect LHP Kendrys Rojas and OF Alan Roden , per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
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Kansas City has acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Shelby Miller and left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the Diamondbacks , per USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale.
Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski looks on before Game Two of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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