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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 26: Carter Kieboom #8 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of his major league debut at Nationals Park on April 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies tied the Detroit Tigers (4-4) in their most recent spring training game.
They are currently playing the Baltimore Orioles (on Saturday afternoon).
After two more exhibition games, the Phillies will begin their 2026 MLB season on March 25 when they host the Texas Rangers.
Phillies And Guardians Announce Trade
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 03: Manager Rob Thomson of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on before Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
During Saturday’s game, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reported that the Phillies had made a trade with the Cleveland Guardians.
Stebbins wrote: “The Guardians have traded infielder Carter Kieboom to the Phillies for cash.”
GettyGOODYEAR, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 19: Carter Kieboom #31 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
MLB Social Media Reacts To News
GettyWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24: /w8 poses for a portrait during photo day at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 24, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Keiboom is coming off a season where he appeared in just three games for the Los Angeles Angels.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Jeff Kerr: “The #Phillies don’t have many INF options at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Carter Kieboom fits that mold.”
Mason Horodyski: “The #Guardians have traded Carter Kieboom to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations. Kieboom will join their minor league camp”
Matt Gelb: “A minor-league trade. Kieboom is depth for the Phillies; he’ll likely be at Triple A.”
@dc3philly: “The #Phillies are taking a low-risk shot on Carter Kieboom, a former top prospect for the Washington Nationals that never found success in MLB.
He’ll begin the season in AAA Lehigh Valley.”
Keiboom’s MLB Career
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 02: Carter Kieboom #8 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Keiboom was the 28th pick in the 2016 MLB Draft.
He spent his first five years with the Washington Nationals.
Over 136 career games, the 28-year-old has batted .200 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI’s and 57 runs.
GuardsInsider wrote: “Roster Moves today +Optioned LHP Logan Allen to AAA Columbus +Traded INF Carter Kieboom to the Phillies for cash considerations +Roster at 35 players”
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 30: Carter Kieboom #8 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Phillies And Guardians
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 8, 2025: Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson jogs onto the field prior to the start of Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Phillies are coming off a year where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.
Meanwhile, the Guardians lost to the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card.
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