Phillies Trading for Mets Reliever Brooks Raley

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Aug 3rd, 2026 · 10:18 AM EDT

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Bullpen reinforcement:

The Philadelphia Phillies also are close to finalizing a deal to acquire Mets LHP Brooks Raley
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 3, 2026

The Mets are receiving outfielder John Spikerman and right-hander Luke Gabrysh from the Phillies for Brooks Raley, per source. Spikerman was the Phillies' 27th-ranked prospect.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 3, 2026

Raley is 38 years old now but having a good season in New York. He’s a lefty with a 1.96 ERA who has pitched 41.1 innings now two years after Tommy John surgery.

His arsenal includes a sweeper, cutter, sinker, and changeup, and he relies on the sweeper at 37.8%. The sinker does touch 90 and he induces a lot of weak contact with movement and command and deception.

As for the compensation going back to New York, Spikerman is a 23-year-old outfielder who has played mostly for Jersey Shore this season, hitting .260/.419/.340. Gabrysh is also 23, a righty pitcher with a 5.13 ERA this season. He’s also been with Jersey Shore in 2026.

Kevin Kinkead

Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com