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Phillies Target Jo Adell, Seiya Suzuki for Outfield Help

6/16/2026

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Summary

Phillies Seek Outfielder

The Philadelphia Phillies are seeking an outfielder at trade deadline after Adolis García was placed on the 60-day injured list with a torn lat.
General manager Dave Dombrowski has named Angels right fielder Jo Adell, .254 average, .684 OPS, 10 homers, and Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, .255 average, .772 OPS, 10 homers.
Both Adell and Suzuki have one year of control left before free agency, in 2028 and 2027 respectively.

Summary

Phillies Sign Ritter

The Phillies signed infielder Luke Ritter to a minor-league deal on June 14 and placed him in Double-A.
Ritter, a 29-year-old seventh-round 2019 Mets draftee, hit .225 with 11 homers and 40 RBIs last season after posting .153 in 22 at-bats for Toledo the year before.
Starter Cristopher Sanchez surrendered four runs in 5.2 innings of a 4-0 loss to Milwaukee and blamed a bad night’s sleep for his low energy.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the Philadelphia Phillies turned a last-place finish into a 97-65 NL East title, aided by midseason moves like adding pitcher Terry Mulholland, a pattern echoed today as GM Dave Dombrowski pursues outfielders Jo Adell and Seiya Suzuki before free agency to keep the club competitive and strategically positioned through 2028.

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Phillies Seek Outfielder

The Philadelphia Phillies are seeking an outfielder at trade deadline after Adolis García was placed on the 60-day injured list with a torn lat.
General manager Dave Dombrowski has named Angels right fielder Jo Adell, .254 average, .684 OPS, 10 homers, and Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, .255 average, .772 OPS, 10 homers.
Both Adell and Suzuki have one year of control left before free agency, in 2028 and 2027 respectively.

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