PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Phillies have acquired some much-needed pitching help and brought back a familiar face. The Phillies acquired starting pitcher Kyle Gibson and closer/reliever Ian Kennedy from the Rangers and shortstop Freddy Galvis from the Orioles before Friday’s MLB trade deadline.
The Phils also acquired pitcher Hans Crouse, a 2017 second-round pick, and cash from the Rangers.
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The Gibson-Kennedy trade saw Philadelphia trade Spencer Howard, Kyle Gowdy and Josh Gessner Texas.
The Phillies have acquired right-handed pitchers Kyle Gibson, Ian Kennedy and Hans Crouse along with cash considerations from the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-handed pitchers Spencer Howard, Kevin Gowdy and Josh Gessner.