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Phillies Add Left-Handed Reliever Aaron Loup
By Bob Wankel
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In addition to landing All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos this afternoon, the Phillies reportedly also added what they hope is an upgrade to the bullpen:
#BlueJays have traded Aaron Loup to the #Phillies for a prospect per sources
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 31, 2018
The 30-year-old left-hander throws at what Chris Wheeler would call a “funky” angle:
This cutter from Aaron Loup, oh my pic.twitter.com/dxJ5mb5AEw
— Ben Palmer (@benjpalmer) May 30, 2018
Loup, who will be a free agent this winter, posted a 4.54 ERA, 3.61 FIP, and a 10.6 K/9 in 35.2 innings of work this season. Given his drastic season splits, it would appear that he will be expected to help the Phillies get out left-handed hitters who are so far hitting .268 with a .690 OPS against him this season. Right-handed hitters have pummeled him to the tune of a .317/.386/.558 slashline. Woof.
Over his seven year career with the Blue Jays, left-handed hitters have posted a .619 OPS.
The Phillies sent 24-year-old pitcher Jacob Waguespack, who had a 5.06 ERA in 14 games at Lehigh Valley, to Toronto in exchange for Loup.
To make room for Loup, the Phillies announced they have designated Trevor Plouffe for assignment.
Bob Wankel covers the Phillies for Crossing Broad. He is also the Vice President of Sports Betting Content at SportRadar. On Twitter: @Bob_Wankel E-mail: b.wankel@sportradar.com