The Philadelphia Phillies are clearly seeking an upgrade at third base.
Their latest potential target, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Philadelphia, is Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, who is available on the trade market this summer. The Phillies have reportedly had preliminary discussions about a trade with the Royals, and Kansas City’s scouts have looked at Philadelphia’s minor league system for possible return pieces.
Moustakas is a cheaper trade option than Manny Machado, whom the Phillies would undoubtedly love to grab but would cost a huge haul in prospects for a player who’d possibly be a rental.
The Phillies are eyeing other third basemen as well, as struggling Maikel Franco has failed to make the position his own. It seems likely they’ll make a trade there.
