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Phillies Trade Rumors: A's LF Brent Rooker Targeted amid Harper, Schwarber Injuries

As the Philadelphia Phillies wait for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to return from the injured list, they are also looking for help in the outfield leading up to the July 30 trade deadline.

Per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Phillies are "keeping a close eye" on Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker.

Harper (hamstring strain) and Schwarber (groin strain) landed on the IL on June 28 after they were both injured in a game one night earlier.

Manager Rob Thomson told reporters the team "dodged a bullet" and the hope is both players will be back not long after they are eligible to be activated on Tuesday.