Matt Strahm sends heartfelt message to Phillies fans amid trade: 'It was an honor' originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Philadelphia Phillies have been making some big changes this offseason, and while Kyle Schwarber is back, a few other players are leaving the team this winter.

The Phillies traded the lefty set-up man to Kansas City in a move designed to free up money — nearly $7M in 2026 — to address other needs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals reunited with veteran left-hander Matt Strahm on Friday, acquiring the former All-Star from the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan in a move that each club hopes will improve their bullpen.

After getting traded from the Phillies to the Royals, veteran reliever Matt Strahm shared a heartfelt farewell message.

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This offseason, the Phillies have vacant 40-man spots to promise and an unsettled roster to use as a pitch to improve their depth.

Matt Strahm is on the move. On Friday, December 13, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to trade left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas Cit.

The Phillies are searching for a right-handed outfielder to complement their lineup with Rob Refsnyder as a potential target.

The trade sends Jonathan Bowlan to Philadelphia in exchange and the deal keeps the Royals’ Major League Reserve List at 40.

On Friday, the Royals acquired left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-handed reliever Jonathan Bowlan.