# Phillies Eye Taylor Ward for Lefty Struggles

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-05-30T14:12:57+00:00
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The Phillies are heating up after a rough start, winning big on the road against the Padres—but their offensive woes against left-handed pitching remain a glaring weakness. Enter Taylor Ward, a right-handed hitting outfielder with a solid on-base rate and a potential trade target in his final year with the Orioles. At 32, he’s affordable, immediately impactful, and could be the missing piece to turn Philly’s offense around—especially against tough lefties. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3b9874f97e1323d

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