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Phillies Eye Blue Jays' Varsho, Bieber, Gausman Before Deadline

7/26/2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies are targeting Toronto Blue Jays players to add depth before the August 3, 2026 trade deadline.
They view free-agent-to-be Daulton Varsho as the preferred right-handed outfielder.
Pitching targets include Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman, though acquiring Gausman would likely require significant prospect capital.
A trade for reliever Jeff Hoffman is complicated by his $12.6 million salary, which the Blue Jays might retain partially if they remain competitive for 2027.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are targeting Toronto Blue Jays players to add depth before the August 3, 2026 trade deadline.
They view free-agent-to-be Daulton Varsho as the preferred right-handed outfielder.
Pitching targets include Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman, though acquiring Gausman would likely require significant prospect capital.
A trade for reliever Jeff Hoffman is complicated by his $12.6 million salary, which the Blue Jays might retain partially if they remain competitive for 2027.