What happened: Yahoo Sports reports Philadelphia is not seen as a serious bidder for Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline. The Phillies fell 4-1 to the Mets, a result that ties their season series at 2-2.
Why it matters: Philadelphia's bullpen has posted an 8.05 ERA in July while issuing MLB's second-most walks, straining the front office's capacity to take on a blockbuster addition. Skubal, a pending free agent, remains one of the deadline's top targets for other contenders regardless of Philadelphia's posture.
By the numbers: Final: Mets 4, Phillies 1. Series tied 2-2. Phillies bullpen: 8.05 ERA in July, MLB's second-most walks this month.
What to watch: Watch for Philadelphia's actual deadline activity in the bullpen market as the Skubal sweepstakes continues among other suitors.