One-stop shopping at the trade deadline: Three teams that could be a match for Phillies’ biggest needs

Expect the Phillies to continue to try to fix their bullpen at the trade deadline, but they have another shortcoming that was evident even before this week’s 26-inning scoreless streak.

Left fielder Max Kepler, batting .209 with a .683 OPS through Thursday, hasn’t started against a left-hander since April 2. Otto Kemp is getting a look in left field against lefties, but he’s a natural infielder. Rival evaluators expect the Phillies to pursue a righty-hitting outfielder to at least platoon with Kepler. And considering Kepler’s numbers against righties (.205 average, .696 OPS), they could seek an overall upgrade in left field.

It’s worth wondering, then, if the Phillies could go one-stop shopping for a reliever and an outfielder. Here’s a look at three teams that could be a potential match, depending on the path they choose at the deadline.

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