{"id":108701,"date":"2025-10-22T20:29:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=108701"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:29:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:29:38","slug":"mlb-insider-hints-potential-trade-bryce-harper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/10\/22\/mlb-insider-hints-potential-trade-bryce-harper\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Insider Hints at Potential Trade of Star First Baseman"},"content":{"rendered":"

At his end-of-season press conference, Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made pointed remarks about the team\u2019s star first baseman, Bryce Harper \u2014 comments that quickly fueled speculation about internal tension and sparked a wave of rumors and reactions from one MLB insider.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jun 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) looks on during an injury delay in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dombrowski’s Comments Fuel Bryce Harper Trade Speculation<\/h2>\n

Harper’s Time in Philly<\/h3>\n

Bryce Harper<\/a> signed a 13-year, $330 million deal<\/a> with the Phillies in 2019, with the contract running through the 2031 season, with the expectation that Harper would help bring the Phillies over the top and win their first championship since 2008. It has yet to happen. The Phillies reached the World Series in 2022, losing to the Houston Astros in six games, and have taken steps back since then.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s still a quality player,\u201d Dombrowski said. \u201cHe\u2019s still an All-Star-caliber player. He didn\u2019t have an elite season like he\u2019s had in the past. And I guess we only find out if he becomes elite or he continues to be good.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I think of Bryce Harper, you think elite, right? You think one of the top-10 players in baseball, and I don\u2019t think it fits into that category. But, again, very good player.\u201d Dombrowski added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Issues in Philly<\/h3>\n

MLB insider Joel Sherman of the New York Post went on his weekly podcast, \u201c<\/span>The Pinstripe Post<\/span><\/a>,\u201d\u00a0 talking about the New York Yankees’ offseason, and brought up the idea that the Phillies could trade Bryce Harper this offseason.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWould I be 100% shocked if Bryce Harper got traded this offseason? No,\u201d Sherman said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Would I be 100% shocked if Bryce Harper got traded this offseason? No.”<\/p>\n

Pinstripe Post with @joelsherman1<\/a> discussing if Harper to the Yankees is a reality
\nWatch the full episode \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/Y11GxyUmjA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1e5gftQTlH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n