The Phillies’ outfield production is among the majors’ worst since Bryce Harper moved. Can they fix it?

Since Bryce Harper’s last game as a right fielder — April 16, 2022 — the Phillies’ outfield ranks 21st among 30 teams with 16.4 wins above replacement, according to Fangraphs. The nine teams with less outfield WAR combined for only four playoff appearances in the last three seasons. With slugging outfielders in high demand and short supply across the sport, it’s difficult to spot a difference-making solution for president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to chase before the July 31 trade deadline. Just like last year. And the year before. And in many ways, it all traces back to Harper.

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