Phillies Rumors: MLB insider blocks the trade of Luis Robert Jr. between the Phillies and….

Prior to the July 30 trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly been searching for improvements to their outfield. Former Chicago White Sox All-Star Luis Robert Jr. is one of their possible targets. Not to mention an already strong Phillies lineup, he would be a major deadline acquisition to any team with the capacity to make an impact both in the field and at the plate.

Nevertheless, MLB insider Jon Heyman just broke some terrible news to the fans of the Phillies. The “most likely” landing places for the White Sox slugger, according to him, would be the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners.

Regarding the Phillies, Heyman expressed his opinion that their primary need is a fourth outfielder.

Fans who were hoping Philadelphia will make a major splash before the final stretch will be disappointed by this news. After all, one of the team’s primary vulnerabilities this season has continued to be the outfield. Even though they have been playing well lately, management should be a little concerned about Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos’ inconsistent play in 2024 going into the postseason. In addition, Brandon Marsh has significantly declined after his brilliant start in the season’s opening month.

With 21 runs scored, 10 home runs, and 19 RBI in just 37 games this season, Robert has maintained his power and productivity even though his batting average of.227 may not be ideal. That translates to 97 runs scored, 46 home runs, and 83 RBI over the course of the whole 162-game calendar. Before Sunday’s play, he had slashed.333/.400/.639 in his previous 40 plate appearances, demonstrating his recent hot streak.