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You would be forgiven if you often overlook Tanner Banks’ spot on the Phillies roster. Being a reliever who doesn’t throw hard and who occupies the third left-hander role in a bullpen isn’t exactly a formula for becoming a household name.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / November 30

If the Phillies trade a lefty reliever, which candidate would make the most sense?

Of all the talk about how the Phillies might shake things up this offseason, among the more surprising reports — like this one, from The Athletic’s Matt Gelb — is that the team might be willing to trade one of its lefty relievers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Report: Phillies Receiving Trade Inquiries for Relief Pitchers

According to a report by Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies are receiving trade inquiries about their left-handed relief pitchers. Gelb wrote that teams have called about José Alvarado, Tanner Banks, and Matt Strahm.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Phillies receiving trade interest in lefty relievers

The Phillies have gotten trade calls on left-handed relievers Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Tanner Banks, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Philadelphia could leverage their bullpen depth for help in a different area of the roster.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 27

Where would the Phillies be without Tanner Banks?

The Phillies saw themselves facing what you could call a major problem late Sunday afternoon. In the eighth inning, José Alvarado had started the frame attempting to hold a 3-0 lead.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

Phillies Reliever Gaining Trust

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tanner Banks has gained trust over the course of the 2025 season. While José Alvarado was serving his suspension, Banks stepped up in a big way.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 24

Tanner Banks’ high-wire act leads to series win over Nationals

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies left-handed reliever Tanner Banks came into Sunday’s eventual 3-2 Phillies win in an impossible spot. With the bases loaded, nobody out and the go-ahead run at the plate in the top of the eighth inning, Banks jogged to the mound to face the top of the Nationals order.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 28

Tanner Banks Explains Why Phillies Fans Should Want Rumored Luis Robert Jr. Trade

Things are heating up for the Philadelphia Phillies when it comes to trade rumors, and multiple high-profile names have continued to be linked to them before July 31 passes.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Phillies Trade Idea Solves 'Grave' Bullpen Need With Career 76-Save Closer

It's no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies need bullpen help at the 2025 MLB trade deadline following the Jose Alvarado suspension. The Phillies currently only have three relief pitchers called upon with regularity who have ERAs under 4.00.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies: LHP Tanner Banks

The 2025 MLB season is almost upon us and so is a crucial year for the Philadelphia Phillies. Fresh off an NL East title, but subsequent loss in the NLDS, the Phillies are once again hunting for Red October and an elusive third World Series Championship.

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Cincinnati Reds Agree to Deal With Former Phillies Outfielder in Free Agency

The Philadelphia Phillies approached the 2024 MLB trade deadline looking to upgrade their bullpen and add another outfielder to the mix. They made minimal moves, acquiring only Carlos Estevez and Tanner Banks for the bullpen, and only Austin Hays as another outfielder.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 13, 2024

You can take Tanner to the Banks!

I’d buy him for a dollar! Acquired from the White Sox at the trade deadline, thus leaving the worst possible situation in baseball for a team that ended up with the division, the euphoria Tanner Banks must’ve felt at that time had to have been what Frank Darabont had in mind while executed the shot of Andy Dufresne escaping Shawshank in the rain.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 24, 2024

Cubs vs. Phillies Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 24

The Chicago Cubs (80-77) go on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies (93-64) on Tuesday. The matchup is set to begin at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs will call on Justin Steele (5-5) against the Phillies and Tanner Banks (2-2).

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 6, 2024

The Notes: Tanner Banks Throws Strikes and the Farm

The only MLB thing to care about in September: staying healthy. September for this team is about clinching a top-two seed and staying healthy. The bye has disadvantages but it’s better than going into a three-game series where anything can happen.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 31, 2024

Philadelphia Phillies Upgrade Bullpen With Tanner Banks Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies were busy on Tuesday, making several notable moves before the MLB Trade Deadline. In one trade, they sent left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for two minor-league pitchers.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30, 2024

Phillies help bullpen via trade with White Sox

Despite landing one of the best relief pitchers on the market in Carlos Estevez, the Philadelphia Phillies weren’t done bolstering their bullpen. Just prior to the close of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the Phillies acquired Tanner Banks in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30, 2024

Phillies add White Sox LHP Tanner Banks, ship Gregory Soto to O's

The Philadelphia Phillies modified their bullpen during Tuesday's trade deadline by acquiring left-hander Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox and sending fellow lefty Gregory Soto to the Baltimore Orioles.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 30, 2024

Philadelphia Phillies Ship Out Flamethrowing Reliever for Orioles Star Prospect

The Philadelphia Phillies were expected to be active heading into the trade deadline, but when they made multiple moves to address their needs early on, there was some thought they might be idle before the 6 p.m.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / July 30, 2024

Bye, Mom!

Eloy Jiménez, Paul DeJong, Tanner Banks dealt in a late Deadline flurry While purported Trade Deadline headliner Garrett Crochet stayed put — oh wait, you knew that a week ago, because Garrett himself told us with his 11th hour demands — it didn’t stop the White Sox from making a series of minor deals.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30, 2024

Phillies acquire lefty reliever Tanner Banks from White Sox

The White Sox have traded left-handed reliever Tanner Banks to the Phillies. Philadelphia is sending 19-year-old infield prospect William Bergolla to Chicago in return.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 30, 2024

Mets ‘Have Conversed’ About Adding AL Club's Lefty Reliever At Trade Deadline

Given the extremely high asking price of Miami Marlins All-Star closer Tanner Scott, the New York Mets are keeping their options open in seeking additional bullpen support at this year’s trade deadline.