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Phillies Expected to Be 'Aggressive Buyers' At MLB Trade Deadline

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nelson Hubbell | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 1:30 PM ET

The Philadelphia Phillies have been on an absolute tear in the last few weeks, sitting atop the NL East while approaching the top of MLB standings with a 47-32 record.

According to an article by The Athletic's Chad Jennings, Aaron Gleeman, and Tim Britton, Philadelphia should be "aggressive buyers" with the MLB Trade Deadline looming.

"The Phillies have been in the championship mix for four years now, and the clock’s ticking to finally win one," the trio wrote. "An outfielder? A closer? A third baseman? All of the above? The Phillies should be as committed as anyone to building a roster with a chance."

The team's roster is filled to the brim with veteran players, and their window is now. That is why Jennings, Gleeman, and Britton are so adamant that the Phillies and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski need to be aggressive at the deadline J.T. Realmuto are approaching free agency, while Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are playing their age-32 seasons, and Zack Wheeler has already turned 35," the article says.

"Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto are approaching free agency, while Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are playing their age-32 seasons, and Zack Wheeler has already turned 35," the article says.

Considering that Nick Castellanos is 33 and players like Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh are in the prime of their careers, the Phillies should know what they have with their roster.

Being "aggressive buyers" means sacrificing prospects and younger talent for players who can contribute to a World Series run. Dombrowski has a history of making trades, and particularly big ones. Expect a move, or multiple. Standing pat with a struggling bullpen, which has slightly improved during the hot streak, and mediocre defense risks wasting a win-now roster.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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