Luis Roberts Jr. is not the top trade deadline target that the Phillies are linked to.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins have been connected to a transaction as the trade deadline draws near.
A handful of teams are in danger of becoming irrelevant as the MLB trade deadline draws near.

It is still possible to rearrange and mix up the standings before the July 30 deadline. Look no farther than the New York Mets, who emerged from what seemed to be a lost season and quickly made their way back into the postseason picture. The next few weeks will determine for a lot of teams whether to maintain their current squad or break it up into individual players.

With a 52-27 record, the Philadelphia Phillies lead the National League at the moment, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are not far behind. The Phillies have a chance to improve their own offense before the trade deadline since Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani regularly launches balls into the atmosphere.

Even though Luis Roberts Jr. was first mentioned as a potential trade target for the Phillies, a different name now appears to be a strong contender.
Jazz Chisholm is the Phillies’ designated trade target.
Jim Bowden ($) of The Athletic polled over 35 executives, including general managers and presidents of baseball operations, to find out which players were most likely to be traded.

Though Luis Roberts Jr. was initially identified as a Phillies trade target, another name seems to be a strong contender right now.
The Phillies have designated Jazz Chisholm as their trade target.
To determine which players were most likely to be moved, Jim Bowden ($) of The Athletic surveyed over 35 executives, including general managers and presidents of baseball operations.

The 26-year-old is just entering his prime, and his rare combination of speed and power gives him the potential for greatness. This season, he has recorded a .264/.330/.438 line with 10 home runs, 37 RBIs, 14 steals, and a 112 OPS+.

Chisholm doesn’t come without concerns, however. He has played more than 97 games just once in his four Major League seasons. He appeared in 124 games in 2021 but only played in 60 games in 2022 and 97 games in 2023. As of Wednesday, he has appeared in 77 games this season.

Chisholm put together his best campaign in 2022 when he was named an All-Star after posting a 138+ OPS with 14 home runs. Yet, he only played in 60 games that season.

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently leading the National League with a 52-27 record, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are not far behind. Before the trade deadline, the Phillies can strengthen their offensive line thanks to Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, who frequently blasts balls into the atmosphere.

Johan Rojas, who has excelled defensively but has had trouble at the plate this season, may be replaced by Chisholm.

The Marlins’ season is essentially done as they currently have a 28-51 record.