With the injury to Bryce Harper looming over the team, they had to make a move to bolster the depth with the team. Today, they made that move.
The Phillies have claimed outfielder Óscar Mercado off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski announced today.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 27, 2022
Let’s not kid ourselves, there is no move out there that will replace what Harper brings to the team. At least, not without subtracting major pieces of future Phillies teams, that is.