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| Phillies swing deal with O's for Hays to boost OF options |
In a significant trade between division leaders, the Orioles sent outfielder Austin Hays to the Phillies in exchange for reliever Seranthony DomÃnguez and outfielder Cristian Pache on Friday.
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Philadelphia had been actively searching for a right-handed bat to boost their offense ahead of the Trade Deadline, and Hays fits their needs perfectly.
Hays, 29, was an American League All-Star in 2023 and has maintained a .260/.313/.435 slash line (109 OPS+) with 57 home runs across 483 games since the start of 2021. He boasts a career .791 OPS against left-handed pitchers, making him a valuable addition to the Phillies' lineup.
This move marks a significant upgrade at the plate for the Phillies compared to Pache, who, despite his exceptional defensive skills, has struggled offensively with a .179 average and a .515 OPS over 545 major league plate appearances.
For the Orioles, trading Hays opens up more opportunities for their younger talent, such as Heston Kjerstad, to get playing time.
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In return, Baltimore gains a seasoned reliever in DomÃnguez, a 29-year-old right-hander with closing experience. DomÃnguez has a 3.55 ERA with a 10.3 K/9 rate over six seasons with the Phillies. While he has a 4.75 ERA this season, his powerful fastball and excellent slider have limited opponents to a .143 batting average in 2024.
