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Phillies Consider Tarik Skubal Trade
Phillies may trade rotation depth for Cy Young winner Skubal.
In brief
Phillies may trade rotation depth for Cy Young winner Skubal. Philadelphia Phillies could trade starting pitchers to sign Tarik Skubal but prioritize lineup upgrades over pitching depth. Originally reported by Philadelphia Phillies On SI.
Phillies ready to spend
Philadelphia Phillies will upgrade roster with salary coming off books.
Manager seeks lineup upgrades
Don Mattingly wants players who take pitches and pass baton to next hitter.
Outfield needs help
Alec Bohm and Luis Arraez both hitting free agency require outfield upgrades.
Phillies named Skubal suitor
Mark Feinsand lists Phillies among suitors for Tarik Skubal.
Feinsand suggests trade plan
Phillies could trade starting pitchers to sign Skubal and upgrade roster.
Dombrowski's spending history
Dombrowski has spent freely in free agency for years.
Rotation depth sufficient
Zack Wheeler has one year left; Sanchez and Luzardo fill rotation gaps.
Risk of trade
Trading Sanchez or Luzardo risks record salary cap commitments.
Skubal's pitching status
Skubal has undergone three procedures on left arm.
Team prioritizes lineup
Phillies focus resources on lineup upgrades rather than pitching depth.
Skubal not priority
Phillies have more pressing needs than Skubal acquisition.
The one thing
Philadelphia Phillies could trade starting pitchers to sign Tarik Skubal but prioritize lineup upgrades over pitching depth.
