Dombrowski Questions Harper as Trade Speculation Grows
Dombrowski Questions Harper as Trade Speculation Grows

Dombrowski Questions Harper as Trade Speculation Grows

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After another disappointing postseason exit, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned whether 33-year-old Bryce Harper can return to “elite” form, intensifying trade speculation around the 13-year, $330 million franchise player. Harper hit .261 with 27 home runs and an .844 OPS this season. Insiders including Joel Sherman and FanSided’s Christopher Kline say a trade is possible but unlikely, and reported suitors include the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt defended Harper’s fit in Philadelphia, while critics such as David Samson and former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. called Dombrowski’s public criticism surprising and potentially counterproductive. With other roster questions (Schwarber, Suárez, Realmuto, Castellanos) and disagreement over a potential move back to the outfield—Harper said he'd consider it and Dombrowski dismissed the idea—many expect Harper to remain the Phillies' centerpiece for the near term.

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