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Phillies Trade for Derek Hill Amid Garcia Injury

6/12/2026

Summary

Phillies Acquire Hill

On June 11, 2026, Phillies acquired outfielder Derek Hill and international bonus pool money from White Sox, sending prospects Dylan Campbell and Jose Colmenares to Chicago.
Hill, a 30-year-old right-handed batter, posted .213/.284/.375 with four homers, eight RBIs in 50 games and .245/.298/.491 with .789 OPS versus left-handed pitching.
After Adolis Garcia’s pulled right-shoulder injury on June 10, 2026, Philadelphia designated Jackson Rutledge for assignment and may platoon Hill with prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr.

Summary

Phillies Add Hill

The Phillies acquired outfielder Derek Hill in a trade as both clubs chase postseason spots before the early August deadline.
Hill, the Tigers’ 23rd-overall 2014 draft pick who debuted in 2020, can play center and right field for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia entered the deal with a 37-31 record, one game behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
After the trade, the Phillies will face the Milwaukee Brewers next.

History

Historical Context

Midseason trades have long reshaped pennant races: the 1997 White Sox’s “White Flag” deal—sending three veterans to San Francisco for prospects—prompted fan backlash but helped build the 2000 division champion, while the Yankees’ July 31 1998 acquisition of David Cone fueled their World Series win. On June 11 2026, the Phillies followed that pattern, sending prospects to Chicago for outfielder Derek Hill to boost a 37-31 record.

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Phillies Acquire Hill

On June 11, 2026, Phillies acquired outfielder Derek Hill and international bonus pool money from White Sox, sending prospects Dylan Campbell and Jose Colmenares to Chicago.
Hill, a 30-year-old right-handed batter, posted .213/.284/.375 with four homers, eight RBIs in 50 games and .245/.298/.491 with .789 OPS versus left-handed pitching.
After Adolis Garcia’s pulled right-shoulder injury on June 10, 2026, Philadelphia designated Jackson Rutledge for assignment and may platoon Hill with prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr.

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