Phillies Trade Idea Dumps ‘Expendable’ All-Star for Centerfield Upgrade From Yankees

Aaliyan Mohammed, a contributor for Newsweek based in Atlanta, GA, specializing in MLB content, has been with Newsweek since 2024. He previously worked at MLB.com, Wisconsin Sports Heroics, and Heavy.com. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Aaliyan can be contacted via email at a.mohammed@newsweek.com.

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently leading the National League East, but they may need to make improvements to fend off competition from the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves throughout the season. The team has a particular need in the outfield, with underwhelming statistics from their centerfield and right field positions. Third baseman Alec Bohm, an All-Star last season, is considered the Phillies’ top trade asset. Suggestions have been made to trade Bohm to acquire Trent Grisham from the Yankees, addressing the team’s outfield needs.

According to Heavy’s Sam Bernardi, trading Bohm, who is set to become a free agent, could benefit the Phillies by adding a quality outfielder like Grisham. Grisham, who will also be a free agent after this season, could fill the Yankees’ gap at third base, allowing them to integrate Jasson Domínguez into their lineup. The Phillies, who could utilize Edmundo Sosa at third base if Bohm is traded, are exploring potential deals to strengthen their outfield with Grisham’s impressive performance this season.

Grisham, with an .880 OPS and 12 home runs this season, offers a valuable solution to the Phillies’ centerfield issues. Meanwhile, Bohm, hitting .272 with four home runs, presents a promising trade option for the team. The Phillies could capitalize on Bohm’s current value and potentially improve their roster for the long term.