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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 29: Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks off the field prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 29, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The game between San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the Colorado Rockies (at home).
The Phillies lost by a score of 9-7.
Phillies And Orioles Quietly Make A Trade
GettyDon Mattingly, interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, walks back to the dugout after a pitching change against the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on May 06, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Also on Friday, the Phillies made a minor league trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun wrote: “Orioles just made a minor league cash trade with the Phillies for RHPs Enyel Garcia and Maicol Lauriano. Garcia, 18, posted a 5.79 ERA in the DSL last year. Lauriano, 20, pitched to a 4.43 ERA in the DSL last year.”
Orioles just made a minor league cash trade with the Phillies for RHPs Enyel Garcia and Maicol Lauriano.
Garcia, 18, posted a 5.79 ERA in the DSL last year.
Lauriano, 20, pitched to a 4.43 ERA in the DSL last year.
Social Media Reacts
GettyExecutive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles Mike Elias looks on during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 24, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Here’s what people were saying about the trade on social media:
@8OriolesFan8: “Can’t hurt to add a couple of lower-level arms with upside, especially if its only cash going the other way”
@BirdlandU: “Prospect loading for a move maybe? Idk. Seems like a weird one to make in season otherwise.”
@benjpalmer: “Worth noting at just 18 years old, Garcia is 6’4” and scouting reports say he’s already got good depth to his breakers. Given his size, could be someone to watch for a velo increase as he gets older”
@FuturePhils: “Looks like the Phillies are cutting down to only one DSL team this year. Feels like unfortunate preparation for more minor league jobs to be lost in the next CBA”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar