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Phillies Reportedly Interested In Former Blue Jays Veteran Slugger

Phillies Reportedly Interested In Former Blue Jays Veteran Slugger

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies need to fill a gap in their outfield for the upcoming baseball season. They are interested in Randal Grichuk, a former player for the Toronto Blue Jays, to help meet this need. The Phillies are also considering options for their catcher position.

Key Facts

  • The Phillies have a vacancy in their outfield after Harrison Bader, who played well, became a free agent.
  • Bader hit .305 with five home runs in his time with the Phillies.
  • The Phillies are also expected not to have Nick Castellanos for the next season.
  • The team is considering Randal Grichuk, who played for the Blue Jays and had a .228 average last season.
  • Grichuk had nearly a .300 average a year before last season.
  • The Phillies are also looking at options for the catcher position, including J.T. Realmuto or other available players.

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