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Phillies Trade Matt Strahm, but Move Wasn’t Just About Saving Money

Matt Strahm has been a valuable member of the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen since he arrived in 2023. So, his trade on Friday was a bit unexpected. The Phillies moved Strahm to the Kansas City Royals for reliever Jonathan Bowlan on Friday, a one-for-one swap being sold as a cost-cutting move.

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