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We're keeping tracking of the latest news and trade rumors surrounding Eugenio Suárez, who is a candidate to be dealt prior to the July 31 Trade Deadline.
Kwan is the ideal table-setter in front of big boppers like Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, and his defense would allow Philly to really clamp down late in games with Marsh and Johan Rojas. Luis Robert Jr. might be the flashier name, but Kwan has been the better player for a while now, and he checks a ton of boxes for Dave Dombrowski.
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Ranger Suárez unravels, offense goes quiet as Phillies fall to Angels, 8-2, in series finale
After dropping the series to the Angels, the Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East — and they have a losing record since June 1.
Suárez’s velocity has, broadly, fallen across his repertoire since May. Manager Rob Thomson and the lefty say they are not concerned.
One rough outing shouldn’t cause alarm, though fretting Phillies fans have a penchant for fearing the worst and recent history dictates such. This was also the the third straight game the Phillies’ starting pitcher didn’t reach the fifth inning.