Phillies Predicted to Trade for Breakout All-Star

Struggling Phillies look to bolster lineup with $4.2 million, 1.175 OPS hitter

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:11pm

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The Philadelphia Phillies, off to an 8-10 start and tied for third in the NL East, are predicted to trade for a breakout All-Star hitter to help boost their struggling lineup after missing out on Bo Bichette in the offseason and seeing Alec Bohm underperform.

Why it matters

The Phillies have high expectations this season but have stumbled out of the gate, making a midseason trade for a star hitter a potential pivotal move to get their season back on track and compete in the tough NL East division.

The details

FanSided's Christopher Kline predicts the Phillies will trade for a player making $4.2 million with a 1.175 OPS, which would be a significant upgrade for their lineup. The identity of the specific player is not revealed in the source article.

  • The Phillies currently have an 8-10 record as of April 16, 2026.

The players

Alec Bohm

A Phillies All-Star who has underperformed so far this season.

Bo Bichette

An All-Star hitter the Phillies were unable to acquire in the offseason.

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What’s next

The Phillies will likely look to make a trade in the coming weeks or months to bolster their lineup and get their season back on track.

The takeaway

The Phillies' early season struggles have put pressure on the team to make a significant midseason trade to improve their lineup and keep pace in the competitive NL East division.