06/17/2026
This Fantasy Baseball Breakout Could Be the Phillies' Secret Weapon – Here's Why You Should Care
The Phillies just lost Adolis Garcia to a torn lat muscle, and their playoff hopes are on the line. But hours west, a trade target is emerging that could change everything. JJ Bleday, the Reds' $1.4 million steal, is crushing it with a .953 OPS. Yet the Reds are tanking, and the Phillies need an outfielder. Bleday could slide into right field and boost a struggling lineup. But here's the twist: the Phillies' offense is actually worse than the Reds'. So would this trade even help? The answer might surprise you.
This trade scenario is wild. Full breakdown's here if you're into fantasy baseball: https://geni.us/https-ABCnews