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Phillies: Scherzer leaving the NL East is a huge win

Apr 27, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, CAN; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner benefits the Philadelphia Phillies in a big way.

The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t made a single trade so far this week, but through no cost or effort on their part, have just been handed a huge win in the form of the Dodgers acquiring Max Scherzer from the Washington Nationals.