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Phillies: 3 Ways the Rich Hill Trade Impacts the NL East

Jul 18, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Rich Hill (14) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

While we wait to find out if the Philadelphia Phillies will reunite with Cole Hamels, trade for Craig Kimbrel, or do something totally unexpected, other teams are beginning to make moves.

On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired veteran slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins. Then, on Friday, they traded veteran pitcher Rich Hill to the New York Mets.