PHILADELPHIA _ The Phillies bolstered their outfield for the final two months of the season by acquiring Corey Dickerson, a reigning National League Gold Glove winner, in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday before the deadline.
The Phillies will send a player to be named and international bonus pool money to Pittsburgh. They made room on the 40-man roster for Dickerson by designating minor-league outfielder Dylan Cozens for assignment.
Dickerson, a left-handed hitter, is batting .317 with a .931 OPS this season in 43 games. Against right-handers, Dickerson is hitting .333 with four home runs. The 30-year-old will be a free agent after the season.
Dickerson, who has been slowed recently by a groin injury, is likely limited to just left field. The Phillies have used Adam Haseley in left while Jay Bruce remains on the injured list with an oblique injury. Haseley, Dickerson, and Bruce are all left-handed hitters who appear limited to left field. Bruce is expected to return soon from the injured list, which would seem to present a playing-time crunch for manager Gabe Kapler to settle.
