It was no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies had to do something with their roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Mounting losses led to frustrations, which star Bryce Harper voiced with six words while speaking to the media. Bryce Harper shares his thoughts on what the Phils need before the trade deadline. It is anyone’s guess if that is truly what Harper meant and if Dombrowski is accepting of the explanation. Bryce Harper, Dave Dombrowski both want to winAug 2, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.