Phillies send scouts to watch two Giants position players on trade block

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the National League's top contenders. 

Interim manager Don Mattingly has helped turn the NL East club around after a rough start to the season. 

Before the trade deadline, the Phillies could be on the lookout for a right-handed hitting outfielder. 

One name Philadelphia reportedly has some interest in is Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants. 

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Phillies and Seattle Mariners were among two organizations to send scouts to Monday's Giants game against the Kansas City Royals. 

Scouts in attendance also kept an eye on utilityman Casey Schmitt, per Slusser. 

Ramos hit a solo home run against Michael Wacha, continuing his hot stretch since returning from the injured list. 

On the year, he owns a .276/.310/469 slash line with nine homers and 30 RBIs. Ramos does not reach free agency until after the 2029 season. 

"Parting with Ramos isn’t a foregone conclusion, as he won’t reach arbitration until next season. He’s been an above-average hitter since emerging as a full-time player in 2024," Charlie Wright of MLB Trade Rumors wrote.

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"Ramos was miserable in center field two years ago (-15 Defensive Runs Saved) and hasn’t played there since then," Wright added. "He’s been subpar in left field over the past two seasons (-9 DRS), while grading out as a positive defender in right field (3 DRS)." 

Schmitt is also an intriguing option for the Phillies. With 19 home runs and a .786 OPS, the 27-year-old can play any of the four infield positions. 

Philadelphia is looking to capitalize on the championship window with Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, and adding either Ramos or Schmitt could give them a slight boost on offense or create more defensive versatility in the infield. 

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