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Phillies Acquire Manuel Colon in Trade Moments Before Deadline
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The Philadelphia Phillies continued making roster moves in the final hours before the trade deadline during the 2026 MLB season as they look to strengthen their depth ahead of the final months of the regular season. Entering Monday's series opener against the Washington Nationals , the Phillies are 59-53 and in second place in the National League East.
Despite an up-and-down season under interim manager Don Mattingly, the Phillies are currently holding on to the final NL Wild Card spot. However, the team is 3-7 in their last 10 games and will hope their new acquisitions provide an immediate boost if they want to hold onto their playoff position.
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Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly (8)USA TODAY Network
On Monday, the Phillies struck a deal with the San Francisco Giants to acquire four-time All-Star infielder Luis Arraez and right-hander Caleb Kilian . Later, the team agreed to another trade, acquiring reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets .
While the Phillies' biggest swings are likely now completed, the club made another transaction less than two hours from the deadline. Philadelphia acquired right-handed pitching prospect Manuel Colon and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed reliever Nolan Hoffman .
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"The Phillies have acquired minor league RHP Manuel Colon and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHP Nolan Hoffman (DFA'd on 8/3)," the team announced on X.
While the trade is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Philadelphia's major league roster, it allowed the Phillies to receive value for Hoffman after designating him for assignment earlier on Monday.
In return, Philadelphia acquired 19-year-old right-handed reliever Manuel Colon, who has spent the 2026 season pitching in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League for the ACL Royals. Over 20 appearances, he posted a 5.27 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 27.1 innings.
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Although Colon is still several years away from the majors, the young prospect gives the Phillies another developmental arm to add to their farm system. As the Phillies continue their push toward the postseason, the club will hope its larger deadline additions make the biggest impact this season while they continue to develop their young prospects.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
