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Phillies traded Matt Strahm amid 'growing friction' with lefty reliever

December 19, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies traded left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals, where he will reunite with pitcher Carlos Esteves. The move, criticized by some fans, comes after a season where Strahm achieved a 2.74 ERA, following an All-Star performance in 2024.

Phillies traded Matt Strahm amid 'growing friction' with lefty reliever

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Matt Strahm was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Kansas City Royals.
The trade was made for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.
Strahm had a 2.74 ERA in the 2025 season and was an All-Star in 2024.
He originally began his career with the Royals after being drafted in 2012.
The trade has drawn criticism from Phillies fans.

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Phillies traded Matt Strahm amid 'growing friction' with lefty reliever

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