Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies may make big changes to their team lineup by possibly trading one of their high-cost players. Former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. suggested that one of the major contracts might be dealt with this offseason. The players with large contracts include Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Nick Castellanos.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Phillies might trade a player with a big contract in the upcoming offseason.
- Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. hinted at this possibility during a radio show.
- The Phillies currently have five players with major contracts: Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Nick Castellanos.
- Harper and Wheeler are unlikely to be traded, and Castellanos has one year left before free agency.
- This leaves Turner and Nola as the more likely trade candidates, though both have no-trade clauses.
- A no-trade clause means a player must agree to be traded to another team.
- The potential trade is seen as a way to improve the team's performance by changing the roster.