PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly acquired some much-needed pitching help. The Phillies are acquiring starting pitcher Kyle Gibson and closer/reliever Ian Kennedy from the Texas Rangers, according to multiple reports.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the Phillies are trading Spencer Howard and two other prospects to Texas.
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Spencer Howard is going to the Rangers in the deal for Kyle Gibson and Ian Kennedy, sources tell ESPN. He’ll be joined by two other prospects going from Philadelphia to Texas.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2021
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Gibson, 33, made the American League All-Star team this season amid a career year, posting a 2.