Still, the Phillies remain in the NL East driver's seat and have the third-best World Series title odds in baseball (+800 on FanDuel). With about three weeks until the trade deadline, Dombrowski, never shy about swinging a blockbuster or finding the small move that helps on the margins, knows how to keep the team ahead.

The Phillies sound more willing to trade bigger prospect chips for controllable big leaguers, according to officials from rival clubs.

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski reveals the team will target a reliever at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.