As the trade deadline neared, fans hoped for a blockbuster move out of Dave Dombrowski’s Phillies. While no blockbuster came, the Phillies made a few additions to the team that will help fill a few week spots.
Phillies Reinforce Pitching Depth
On a day where Max Scherzer, Jose Berrios, and Craig Kimbrel all were traded, the Phillies looked for the cheap additions to their pitching staff. In a trade that moved Spencer Howard to the Rangers, the Phillies acquired Kyle Gibson and Ian Kennedy. GIbson, a starter, will reinforce the Phillies’ rotation while Kennedy will assist the beleaguered bullpen.