On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the Colorado Rockies (at home).
The Phillies lost by a score of 9-7.
Phillies And Orioles Make A Deal
Also on Friday, the Phillies made a minor league trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun wrote: “Orioles just made a minor league cash trade with the Phillies for RHPs Enyel Garcia and Maicol Lauriano. Garcia, 18, posted a 5.79 ERA in the DSL last year. Lauriano, 20, pitched to a 4.43 ERA in the DSL last year.”
Garcia, 18, posted a 5.79 ERA in the DSL last year.
Lauriano, 20, pitched to a 4.43 ERA in the DSL last year.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the trade on social media:
@8OriolesFan8: “Can’t hurt to add a couple of lower-level arms with upside, especially if its only cash going the other way”
@BirdlandU: “Prospect loading for a move maybe? Idk. Seems like a weird one to make in season otherwise.”
@benjpalmer: “Worth noting at just 18 years old, Garcia is 6’4” and scouting reports say he’s already got good depth to his breakers. Given his size, could be someone to watch for a velo increase as he gets older”
@FuturePhils: “Looks like the Phillies are cutting down to only one DSL team this year. Feels like unfortunate preparation for more minor league jobs to be lost in the next CBA”
@Dr_Juice1: “What cash, like $10k? Every little bit helps I guess lol”
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies are 17-22 in 39 games, which has them as the third-place team in the National League East.
They are 10-12 in 22 games at home.
Orioles Right Now
The Orioles are 17-22 in 39 games, which has them as the last-place team in the American League East.
They lost to the Athletics by a score of 4-3 (on Friday at home).
Philadelphia Phillies And Baltimore Orioles Quietly Make A Trade