MLB Trade Deadline Shockers: Which Teams Made Genius Moves and Who Set Themselves Up for Disaster?

Philadelphia Phillies: B

Moves:

• Acquired OF Harrison Bader from Minnesota for prospects OF Hendry Mendez, SP Geremy Villoria

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President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and his front office deserve credit for adding Duran, one of the more dominant relievers in the game, to a bullpen in need of reinforcements. They also deserve criticism for not properly addressing the bullpen in the offseason, when both Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez departed in free agency. That said, the suspension of Jose Alvarado was impossible to predict. The Duran move helps the Phillies both now and for the next few seasons, as he’s under control through 2027. Bader is a fine addition, though a more impactful bat would’ve been nice, considering the Phils are 26th in MLB with a .677 outfield OPS.

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