{"id":636701,"date":"2026-03-22T05:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T05:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/636701\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T05:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T05:49:29","slug":"phillies-acquires-infielder-in-trade-with-guardians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/636701\/","title":{"rendered":"Phillies acquires infielder in trade with Guardians"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phillies acquires infielder in trade with Guardians<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> have acquired infielder Carter Kieboom<\/a> from the Cleveland Guardians<\/a> for cash considerations. MLB.com\u2019s Tim Stebbins reported the late-spring<\/a> trade on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday. The deal comes as teams finalize Opening Day rosters, with Philadelphia adding infield depth without parting with players or prospects as a low-risk move aimed at bolstering organizational depth while preserving roster flexibility during the final days of camp. Kieboom, a former top prospect, gives the Phillies a versatile option across multiple positions as roster decisions take shape. Cleveland, meanwhile, clears space from its infield competition while receiving financial return.<\/p>\n

Kieboom, 28, joins the Phillies after signing a minor-league deal with Cleveland in January 2026 that included a non-roster invitation to spring training. He was competing for a role during camp before being moved as part of a late roster adjustment.<\/p>\n

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A former top prospect in the Washington Nationals system, Kieboom has produced consistently at the Triple-A level, posting a .288\/.380\/.439 slash line across nearly 1,600 plate appearances. While that success has not fully translated in the majors, his offensive track record and positional versatility provide value as a depth option.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia adds infield insurance<\/a> across third base, shortstop, and second base as it finalizes both its major-league roster and Triple-A alignment ahead of Opening Day<\/a>. The move allows the organization to evaluate Kieboom in a new environment while maintaining roster flexibility.<\/p>\n

Cleveland, meanwhile, clears space within its infield group and recoups cash from a recent minor-league signing. The transaction represents a typical late-spring adjustment as both organizations continue shaping roster depth ahead of the regular season while maintaining flexibility across their respective systems.<\/p>\n

Related: Phillies\u2019 No. 3 overall prospect set to make Opening Day roster<\/a><\/p>\n

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