PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 22: General manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media before a game against of the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Phillies trade rumors are all over the place right now The latest Phillies trade rumors have been hit or miss, so we bring you all the latest Phillies trade rumors news here with our deadline trade tracker and on our Twitter page. This will be a live thread covering all the moves around baseball with a focus on how they will affect the Phillies deadline deals going up to the 4 p.m. trade deadline. 4:00 pm – We’ve made it to the trade deadline. More deals may come out, but it’s over. 3:52 pm – Things have died down after a tidal wave of moves around 3:30 3:41 pm – Jerry Crasnick says Jake Diekman is going to the Diamondbacks 3:35 pm – Big deals across baseball; Archer to Pittsburgh, Gausman to Atlanta, Dozier to Dodgers 3:22 pm – Phillies have acquired LHP Aaron Loup from Toronto, per @ bnicholsonsmith 3:20 pm – Braves are pushing to get a starting pitcher. Kevin Gaussman is a hot name. 3:14 pm – Jim Salisbury says the Phillies are looking for a lefty-reliever and to “stay tuned” 3:02 pm – Zac Curtis has been designated for assignment to make room for Wilson Ramos. 2:55 pm – BREAKING: THE PHILLIES HAVE ACQUIRED WILSON RAMOS FOR A PLAYER TO BE NAMED LATER 2:48 pm – Jon Heyman reports the deal for Wilson Ramos is close, but not done yet. 2:27 pm – After the hype of a potential Wilson Ramos deal, things have been very quiet. Cameron Maybin, however, is going to the Mariners from the Marlins. 2:10 pm – Sara Perlman says the Orioles won’t trade Adam Jones, who rejected a deal to the Phillies. 2:02 pm – Jon Heyman says the Mets aren’t getting the kind of market they’d like for Zach Wheeler and Jose Bautista, two players the Phillies have been linked to 2:00 pm – Nothing is done yet regarding Wilson Ramos, but Jim Salisbury has confirmed the reports that the two sides are talking. Phillies would also like a reliever. 1:40 pm – Mark Feinsand of MLB.com confirms the Phillies and Rays are talking about catcher Wilson Ramos, but nothing is done yet. 1:30 pm – Derek Dietrich is another name that’s been connected to the Phillies, and according to Jon Heyman the Marlins are in talks with teams regarding the utility man. 1:17 pm – BIG NEWS! Phillies are reportedly in talks for catcher Wilson Ramos, per Jeff Passan. An upgrade over Andrew Knapp who could help Jorge Alfaro. Here’s our story on the talks surrounding Ramos. 12:39 pm – Ken Rosenthal reports that Brad Ziegler appears headed back to Arizona. Ziegler was mentioned in Phillies trade rumors coming up to the deadline. 12:27 pm – Leonys Martin has been traded by the Tigers to the Indians. 12:22 pm – Bob Nightengale reports the Giants don’t expect to trade Andrew McCutchen today, but a deal in August could still be done. McCutchen has been on the Phillies radar lately. 12:08 pm – Relievers are getting a ton of attention, and Brad Ziegler appears to be on the move. 11:50 am – Things have gotten dead quiet after the Pham trade, and Todd Zolecki says nothing is imminent for the Phillies. He says they’re looking for a left-handed reliever and a right-handed bat. 10:52 am – Rays and Cardinals made a deal involving OF Tommy Pham that will cost two minor leaguers. Could be the price to watch for as the Phillies look for an outfield bat. 10:39 am – Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb are reporting the Phillies expect to add a lefty to their bullpen, and former Phillie Jake Diekman is a realistic possibility. We look at that potential deal here. 10:36 am – Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post says she talked to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, and Rizzo said he won’t trade Harper and that he believes in his team. No more Harper rumors. 10:26 am – Bob Nightengale calls the Phillies one of the most intriguing teams to watch at the trade deadline along with the Nats, Cubs, and Dodgers. He expects them to make a move. 10:00 am – All is quiet after a night of trades going into the deadline. Today could be one of the more active deadlines we’ve seen in years. Overnight a flurry of moves were made relating to the bullpen, which is an area the Phillies would love to improve on. Keone Kela, Brad Ziegler, Roberto Osuna, and Ken Giles appear to be on the move in reported and rumored trades. The National League East got a ton more intriguing with the Braves acquiring outfielder Adam Duvall and the Nationals reportedly making Bryce Harper available in trade conversations. Look for the Phillies to add a left-handed bat for the bench and potentially a veteran outfielder, if not under the same characteristics. Another reliever would be nice after Luis Garcia blew a 13th inning tie in Boston Monday night following Austin Davis giving up a lead-off single. It’s a market hot for relievers, so I wouldn’t be surprised if a big prospect is moved or if the Phillies don’t make a move at all to save their prospects for when the time is right to strike.<doc-sep>ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 07: Jake Diekman #41 of the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 7, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The latest Phillies trade rumors suggest they’ll add a lefty today Phillies trade rumors are all over the place, as you can see on our live trade tracker, and the latest rumor is surrounding the bullpen. Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb of The Athletic both are reporting the Phillies are “expected” to add a left-handed pitcher to their bullpen. The name mentioned by Rosenthal is one of the Phillies organization and fan base knows well, Jake Diekman. Former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr traded Diekman in the Cole Hamels deal with Texas in 2015, which was a major move in the rebuild. After missing all but 11 games last year following multiple colon surgeries, Diekman has bounced back in a big way for Texas. Diekman is one of a couple lefties available after a flurry of bullpen pieces were moved Monday night. Luis Avilan would be another name to watch, but the organization is clearly familiar with Diekman considering he spent parts of four seasons with the big league team after being drafted in 2007. Another reliever is clearly needed after Austin Davis and Luis Garcia blew Monday night’s game in the 13th inning against the Red Sox. The bullpen has shown improvements since Pat Nehsek returned from the disabled list, but one, maybe two, more pieces could turn this bullpen into one of the strongest in baseball. Be sure to follow TBOH on Twitter for all the latest rumors and follow our live trade tracker as all the big moves come across the Twitter wire this afternoon.<doc-sep>What’s the latest Phillies trade rumors with hours left in the trade deadline? Phillies trade rumors have been quiet of late with a couple of moves being made around the league. Several pitchers were moved Monday night and the Phillies could use one or two of their own. Here are four players to watch for at the trade deadline as the Phillies hope to make a long playoff run in the wide-open National League East. Luis Avilan Chicago is continuing to rebuild and they have a lefty who could catch the Phillies eye at the trade deadline. Former Braves reliever Luis Avilan is having a fantastic year and could be the lefty needed in the bullpen for Philadelphia. The 29-year-old is locked in for another season, adding to his controllability for whoever picks him up. Avilan’s splits are interesting, and he could be the shutdown lefty over Adam Morgan and Austin Davis. Lefties are hitting just .218 with three doubles and no home runs against Avilan this season. He’s quietly been effective for the White Sox as they sit at the bottom of baseball. He could be a sneaky pickup for any team.<doc-sep>UPDATE, 3:25 P.M.: It doesn’t sound like it’s Diekman, who has more suitors entering the mix and making a hard push. #BlueJays have traded Aaron Loup to the #Phillies for a prospect per sources — Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 31, 2018 This name mean anything to you? If not, check in with @Matt_Winkelman. Source: Blue Jays will receive RHP Jacob Waguespack from Phillies for Aaron Loup. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2018 UPDATE, 3:16 P.M.: But oh ho ho, don’t forget, there’s still a reliever to secure. The Phillies aren’t done yet. Bullpen help of the left-handed variety is apparently more than a possibility at this point, it’s just a matter of who the Phillies are getting closer to. Is it Jake Diekman, like we heard earlier in the day? Man, I don’t know. UPDATE, 3:00 PM: MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand is calling the Wilson Ramos rumor a ‘done deal,’ after a brief spelling mishap. Typo: That should have read Ramos to PHILLIES is done deal. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2018 UPDATE, 1:25 PM: We’ve got a hot new trade rumor, folks. Sources: Phillies and Rays are deep into talks on a deal for Wilson Ramos. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2018 Wilson Ramos will be traded b4 the deadline, sources say. @Ken_Rosenthal says #Phillies are talking seriously. Heard that Phils are concentrating on defensive upgrades at catcher and SS (TB has Hechavarria too). — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2018 Let’s see where this goes. UPDATE, MINUTES LATER: Everyone’s got a Harper take, from the quiet, to the aggressive, to the nuclear. In the meantime, the Phillies are in need of either Tommy Hunter to copy and paste his performance in last night’s game across the rest of the season, or pursue more bullpen help. They are currently after some lefty relievers who are available. A reunion with Jake Diekman is possible, according to Ken Rosenthal. Will Smith of the Giants is also in the mix. UPDATE, 10:30 AM: Mike Rizzo found his phone. Mike Rizzo just reached out with this message: "Bryce is not going anywhere. I believe in this team." — Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) July 31, 2018 FROM EARLIER: Good morning, the Phillies lost in 13 innings after Aaron Nola threw a gem. Not long after, Bryce Harper was made available for trade. Then Ian Kinsler was traded to the Red Sox for some reason. Also, it’s Gabe Kapler’s birthday. As the 4 p.m. trade deadline draws ever nearer, the Phillies are involved with just about every rumor and uninvolved with just about any trade thus far. Let’s start with this morning, when opinions differed on the likelihood of whether Harper will be traded, but as usual, the Phillies are mentioned in the same breath as the Nationals superstar. By the end of the day today, @Buster_ESPN expects Bryce Harper to no longer be a National. pic.twitter.com/dGg1vX3Nu6 — Get Up (@GetUpESPN) July 31, 2018 Harper still seems unlikely to be traded, but some rivals suggest the team to go for it should be Philly: 1. they have the $, threshold space. 2. they tried for Adam jones and other OF. 3. they are in 1st place. 4. they're expected to go hard for harper and/or machado this winter — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2018 Everyone knows the Phillies will be after Harper this off-season, as it’s been said that owner John Middleton is keen on going after both Harper and Manny Machado. In the mean time, the Phillies are connected to everyone: The Phillies could stand to improve in all areas, but that doesn’t make everyone a solid fit. They’ve already dealt for Asdrubal Cabrera from the Mets to float around the infield and theoretically make the lineup more formidable, but the bullpen could use a boost, the bench could use a bat, the offense could use a guy who does the thing where he hits an additional hit when there’s runners on base, allowing the runners to touch home plate, leading to runs for the Phillies. We’ll see what happens. Look for this page to be updated all day. Gird your loins and look for the blue checkmark.<doc-sep>
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Aaron Loup #62 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees on May 2, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) What ultimately came across after all the Phillies trade rumors After months of Phillies trade rumors, we finally have two official deals made at the trade deadline by Phillies general manager Matt Klentak. Philadelphia improved both their bench and bullpen by acquiring two players from the American League East, catcher Wilson Ramos and reliever Aaron Loup. Here are the breakdowns of the deals with Toronto and Tampa Bay at the trade deadline. Loup fills in a lefty reliever role that Adam Morgan and Austin Davis have failed to fill. The Phillies don’t lose much with Jacob Waguespack, a career minor league pitcher in Triple-A. He’s got good career numbers against lefties but this season his numbers have slipped. He’s set to be a free agent this year who shouldn’t command much if the organization wants to bring him back. Phillies Get Wilson Ramos, cash Rays Get Player to be named later or cash Ramos is on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, but projects to be back in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, he’ll help the Phillies young catchers with their defense before coming back and likely replacing Andrew Knapp as the backup catcher. Both deals are low risk/high reward moves for Matt Klentak that could come out big for Philadelphia as they make a playoff run. If Ramos were healthy his deal would have been much bigger, but Klentak was smart to grab him now. He’s hitting .297 this year, better than all the Phillies catchers. Deals can still be made in August, but players must clear waivers for a trade to go through.