The Phillies are doing their homework ahead of the trade deadline, and the Giants have at least two names worth watching.
Philadelphia sent scouts to Monday’s game between San Francisco and Kansas City, with interest reportedly centered on outfielder Heliot Ramos and utilityman Casey Schmitt, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Seattle Mariners were also among the clubs with scouts in attendance.
Ramos made sure to give them something to note. He launched a solo home run off Michael Wacha and kept rolling through what has been a strong stretch since coming off the injured list.
For the season, Ramos is hitting .276/.310/.469 with nine home runs and 30 RBIs. He is under team control through after the 2029 season.
"Parting with Ramos isn’t a foregone conclusion, as he won’t reach arbitration until next season. He’s been an above-average hitter since emerging as a full-time player in 2024," Charlie Wright of MLB Trade Rumors wrote.
"Ramos was miserable in center field two years ago (-15 Defensive Runs Saved) and hasn’t played there since then," Wright added. "He’s been subpar in left field over the past two seasons (-9 DRS), while grading out as a positive defender in right field (3 DRS)."
Schmitt brings a different kind of appeal. The 27-year-old has 19 home runs and a .786 OPS, and he can handle any of the four infield spots. That kind of flexibility has obvious value for a Phillies club trying to make the most of its championship window with Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.
Whether Philadelphia leans toward Ramos’ right-handed bat or Schmitt’s infield versatility, the fit is easy to see: a small but meaningful upgrade as the Phillies look to keep pushing in the National League race.
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