Phillies Eye Skubal Before Deadline | MLB News

The Phillies are on fire—literally and figuratively—after a sluggish start, now playing with championship swagger under interim manager Don Mattingly. With the trade deadline looming, they’re targeting a right-handed bat and a pitching upgrade, especially for the back end of their rotation. Rumors swirl that they’re in the mix with the Yankees for Detroit’s elite lefty Tarik Skubal, who could transform their rotation and give them a real shot at contending. While they already boast stars like Wheeler and Sanchez, depth has been shaky—Skubal might be the missing piece. The question? Do they have the prospects to pull off such a blockbuster deal? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/052c23e8c40347f2