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Phillies Trade Pitcher Nolan Hoffman to Royals
4 Aug
Summary
- Phillies traded pitcher Nolan Hoffman to the Kansas City Royals.
- The Phillies acquired minor-league pitcher Manuel Colon in the deal.
- Hoffman has pitched in 3 games for the Phillies this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded pitcher Nolan Hoffman to the Kansas City Royals as part of roster adjustments. The transaction involved a one-for-one swap, with the Phillies receiving minor-league right-handed pitcher Manuel Colon.
Hoffman, a 6-foot-4 reliever in his second MLB season, had pitched in three games for the Phillies this year, recording a 3.86 ERA. He had previously been designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier on August 4, 2026.
Manuel Colon, the 19-year-old pitcher acquired by Philadelphia, has struggled in A-ball this season, holding a 13.50 ERA in two appearances. Prior to this, he played in Rookie ball, where he had a 5.27 ERA in 20 games.
