All signs are pointing towards the Philadelphia Phillies being one of the more aggressive buyers at next week's MLB trade deadline. This is truly a World Series-or-bust season for the team, who is repeating their cycle of being in the thick of the NL East race by the end of July.
If they want to capture their first pennant since 2022, the Phillies must be creative at the deadline to rise above the National League's other contenders. That entails forking up top prospects and maybe even overpaying for elite talent, such as the Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan, who's showcasing his skills at the perfect time.