MLB insider reveals Phillies not making one specific trade would be a 'shock'

While the Philadelphia Phillies have rebounded from their disastrous start that got Rob Thomson fired, they now have a massive need at the trade deadline.

They already needed to add outfield help before the Adolis Garcia injury, and now this need is greater than ever. Dave Dombrowski must add to the outfield this summer.

Fortunately, according to MLB insider Robert Murray for Fansided.com, the Phillies not making a trade for a right-handed hitting outfielder would be a "shock" at this rate, which indicates the Phillies are expected to add another outfielder in the coming month or so.

Phillies not making an OF trade would be a 'shock'

"At this point, it would be a shock if the Phillies didn't add a righty outfielder," Murray writes.

The Phillies plan to add outfield help this summer, and it's been widely reported that they're already in search of such an upgrade.

Derek Hill wasn't enough to stop the Phillies from adding more help to the outfield this season. They need another outfielder, ideally a right-handed hitter as well.

Murray would be shocked if the Phillies didn't make such a trade, which is a good sign for Phillies fans hoping to see the front office add someone to help the outfield over the next month and a half.

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Now, there is still a huge question about the caliber of player the Phillies add. Just because they add a right-handed hitting outfielder doesn't mean they'll have a big impact on the team.

Someone of the Austin Hays and Harrison Bader tier might be the more realistic option, but the Phillies could also add Byron Buxton, Seiya Suzuki, Jo Adell, or Taylor Ward to acquire a more impactful righty slugger for the outfield.

But, regardless of who they target, an MLB insider believes it would be a shocker if the Phillies didn't add a right-handed hitting outfield by the August 3 trade deadline.

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