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Phillies Push to Replace Keller With Mets Relievers Before Trade Deadline

Keller's season-ending UCL injury raises pressure on Philadelphia's front office to add late-inning bullpen help before the Aug. 3 deadline.

Jul 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (25) pitches in the tenth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Jul 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) hits a one run RBI double against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
Jun 22, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher John Schreiber (46) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Phillies lost veteran setup man Brad Keller to a torn UCL, a development reported over the weekend that leaves a clear late-inning vacancy behind closer Jhoan Duran.
  • Philadelphia is entering the Aug. 3 trade deadline as a buyer focused first on a high-leverage reliever and second on a right-handed hitting outfielder to balance the lineup.
  • Multiple reports identify Mets right-hander Luke Weaver as a preferred target because he is cost-controlled through 2027, though sources say his prospect price could be high.
  • The Phillies have been linked to Mets lefties A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley as lower-cost alternatives since both are free agents after 2026 and have strong 2026 numbers.
  • With a thin farm system and inconsistent internal options such as Jose Alvarado, Philadelphia must weigh short-term control versus prospect cost in any deal that arrives before the deadline.