​Rephrased: PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 30: Jung Hoo Lee, wearing #51 for the San Francisco Giants, awaits in the on-deck circle during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 30, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyPhiladelphia Phillies predicted to trade two top 10 prospects in new trade proposal to the San Francisco Giants. GettyThe Philadelphia Phillies are just one series away from hosting the 2026 MLB All-Star Week at Citizens Bank Park. This season, the Phillies lead all 30 teams with six All-Star representatives: Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Jesús Luzardo, Brandon Marsh, Cristopher Sánchez, and Kyle Schwarber.
At the season’s start, the idea of the Phillies boasting six All-Stars felt far-fetched. Before Don Mattingly’s arrival, they sat at the bottom of the National League with a 9-19 record. Now that they’re back in postseason contention, Philadelphia is expected to pursue aggressive moves at the trade deadline to improve their odds and amplify an already star-studded lineup.
Speculation has Philadelphia connected to a potential blockbuster with the San Francisco Giants, centered on trading for outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and left-handed starter Robbie Ray in exchange for infield prospect Aroon Escobar and pitcher Moisés Chace. A Bleacher Report article by Kerry Miller outlined a proposed deal in which the Phillies would acquire Lee and Ray, while the Giants would receive two of Philadelphia’s top prospects.
Miller characterizes the Phillies as aggressive buyers heading into the deadline, a stance that aligns with comments from Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey, who has signaled that San Francisco is open to selling. The proposed package would send Aroon Escobar (ranked No. 4 among Phillies prospects) and Moisés Chace (No. 8) to the Giants in return for Jung Hoo Lee and Robbie Ray.
“Besides Brandon Marsh, the outfield has been a real issue,” Miller wrote. “Aside from Derek Hill’s surprising contributions in 43 plate appearances since the Phillies acquired him, the other right-handed bats in the lineup have been underwhelming. Acquiring a right-handed outfielder tops their to-do list.”
Lee bats left-handed, which means he wouldn’t directly solve the Phillies’ need for right-handed hitting in the lineup. Still, Lee is hitting .311 on the season and .304 against left-handers, making him a strong target for at least depth and production in the outfield. He is signed through 2029 at roughly $21 million per year, though he could opt out after next season. His contract and options add complexity to negotiations, but they aren’t insurmountable obstacles.
Lee isn’t a power hitter, but Philadelphia is seeking a speedy outfielder who can put the ball in play and stretch polyvalent coverage in the outfield. On the pitching side, adding Robbie Ray would bolster the rotation, particularly after moving ahead of Andrew Painter in the rotation lineup. While the strategy might be designed for strong search engine visibility, it remains to be seen whether such a deal could come to fruition before the trade deadline.