MLB Trade Scenarios: Shock Roster Moves That Could Change Phillies’ Makeup

As the Philadelphia Phillies attempt to continue their climb in the National League East, they are doing so with a number of players who are using the remaining games to lock down a spot on next season’s roster.

But can the Phils really improve the team for next season using a bunch of players who either struggled this season or spent most of the year in Triple-A?

Some may contribute, but the team will still have to use this offseason to address holes throughout the roster in order to bounce back as quickly as possible from this season’s disappointment.

And if the Phillies really want to spice things up, they could dangle some of their current top players or prospects in deals. 

Although these deals would lead to a lot of gasps, they would also provide value to the Phils starting next season and going forward.

Here are five shock roster moves that would certainly change the Phillies’ makeup.

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