Dave Dombrowski reveals why Phillies didn't trade for a righty-hitting outfielder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Philadelphia Phillies came into the 2026 MLB trade deadline with a very clear need for right-handed hitting outfielders in the lineup.

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Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper apologizes to president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski about public trade deadline comments.

The 29-year-old is hitting an NL-best .324 in a resurgent season after signing a $12 million, one-year deal with San Francisco early in spring training.

Toronto Blue Jays deadline acquisition Spencer Arrighetti is scheduled to make his first rehab start Thursday.

The Toronto Blue Jays were busy at the trade deadline, but their latest roster move is a reminder that adding pitching depth is a job that is never really finished as they claimed right handed pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers from the San Diego Padres.