Phillies Swing Deal With Mets for 1.96-ERA Reliever
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies traded for relief pitcher Brooks Raley from the New York Mets. Raley has a low earned run average (ERA) of 1.96 this season and is expected to strengthen the Phillies' bullpen as they aim for the playoffs.Key Facts
- The Phillies acquired Brooks Raley from the Mets in exchange for pitcher Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman.
- Raley is a 38-year-old left-handed pitcher and a pending unrestricted free agent.
- Before the trade, Raley pitched 45 games this season for the Mets with a 5-5 win-loss record, 1.96 ERA, and 40 strikeouts.
- The Mets are among the worst teams in the league this season.
- The Phillies aimed to improve their bullpen before the trade deadline and saw Raley as a strong addition.
- Raley has played 302 MLB games over nine seasons with several teams including the Cubs, Reds, Astros, Rays, and Mets.
- Over his career, Raley has a 14-16 record, a 3.60 ERA, 12 saves, and 318 strikeouts.
- The Phillies hope Raley will continue his strong performance and help them secure a playoff spot.
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