What happened: The proposals pair Jake Mccarthy and Willi Castro as one package, with Jeff Hoffman and Brady Singer among the other targets. The returns center on prospects and young depth, including Alex Mcfarlane and Keaton Anthony.
Why it matters: The collection would deepen the rotation, bullpen, outfield and bench beyond 2026. Moving seven top-15 prospects, however, would sharply thin Philadelphia's farm system.
By the numbers: One proposed left-handed addition owns a 2.00 ERA with 6.80 strikeouts per nine innings. Hoffman has a 4.11 ERA and is owed just under $13 million next season.
What to watch: Philadelphia's roster decisions will reveal whether immediate depth outweighs preserving its prospect base.