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Phillies Target Jo Adell and Seiya Suzuki After Adolis García’s Torn Lat

The injury has pushed Philadelphia into urgent trade talks to add right‑handed power before the July deadline, with contract status and seller demands shaping feasible deals.

Overview

  • The Phillies placed outfielder Adolis García on the 60-day injured list after he left a game on June 10 with a torn right lat, a move that likely removes him from consideration through the trade deadline.
  • President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made an immediate, low-cost roster move by acquiring Derek Hill and recalling an outfielder from Triple-A to fill García’s active roster spot.
  • Reports identify Jo Adell of the Angels and Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs as Philadelphia’s primary trade targets, both right-handed hitters who would address the team’s middle-of-order power need.
  • Suzuki’s value is complicated by a recent knee discomfort episode and the fact he is in the final year of an $85 million contract, making him more likely to be a short-term rental than a long-term solution.
  • Any deal will hinge on seller priorities — the Angels are expected to seek prospects while the Cubs could demand MLB-level pitching — and the Phillies must decide between renting a bat for 2026 or trading for a longer-term fit.