The Philadelphia Phillies have holes in their rotation, bullpen and outfield. A trade with the Toronto Blue Jays could help fill in those gaps.
Jon Morosi from MLB Network reported that the Phillies and Blue Jays are emerging as trade partners. He noted that outfielders Daulton Varsho and George Springer, starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber and reliever Jeff Hoffman could fit the Phillies needs.
Likewise, as the two teams are neighbors in spring training, the Blue Jays are familiar with the Phillies prospects.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post further reported that the Phillies are particularly interested in Varsho. Varsho, who was named in honor for former Phillies All-Star catcher Darren Daulton, has posted a disappointing .247/.308/.383 batting line in his 354 plate appearances entering Thursday, hitting seven homers and 19 doubles.
