The Philadelphia Phillies "badly need" a right-handed hitting outfielder at the MLB trade deadline due to the outfield's poor performance against left-handed pitching.

Some Phillies fans still want to deal away Mick Abel at the trade deadline. The only problem is that the rookie's value has been dropping since his MLB debut.

For three years in a row, the Phillies have made the postseason and were eliminated at various stages after a couple of deep runs, which has largely been due to not equipping themselves with a roster capable of winning in October.

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Preview the July 6 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Phillies are favored (-232 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Reds (+190). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (8-3), and Chase Burns (0-1) answering the bell for the Cincinnati Reds.