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Top pitching prospect just handed Phillies desperately needed trade deadline lifeline

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The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in first place in their division by the slimmest of margins after the first half of the 2025 MLB season. In order to build upon their half-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East, they must aggressively patch their holes at the July 31 trade deadline.

It's painfully clear that this club needs a handful of effective late-inning relievers and an impactful outfield bat. Thankfully for the Phillies, their farm system is the deepest it's been in years, and they have an intriguing selection of prospects to deal from.