Following their trades ahead of the MLB deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies farm system has taken a hit in the power rankings.
haven’t always looked like it in the second half of the season, but they are one of the best teams in baseball this season. They looked to cement their standing atop the league with some moves ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline.
Solidifying their bullpen was the No. 1 priority. The Phillies had a strong stable of arms, but manager Rob Thomson mixes and matches without set roles in the backend. Adding a few more pieces to the puzzle for that strategy made sense.Philadelphia also acquired left-handed reliever Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox.
Including them in a trade is a major reason that Philadelphia has seen its position in the farm system rankings drop. Before the deadline, they were the No. 11 team in Reuter’s rankings. Post-deadline, they are now in the bottom half of the league at No. 17. They were the No. 2 faller in baseball, but this farm system is still very healthy. They added a top-10 pitcher in the Soto deal from the Orioles, acquiring right-hander Seth Johnson, who is considered a Tier 3 prospect.
Overall, there is some elite talent remaining should the Phillies look to make another major splash in the winter or ahead of next season’s deadline. Four Tier 1 players remain; outfielder Justin Crawford, right-hand pitcher Andrew Painter, third baseman Aidan Miller and shortstop Starlyn Caba. Catcher Eduardo Tait is the only Tier 2 player in the system currently.
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