Both the Phillies and White Sox have surged into playoff spots over the past few weeks. And on June 11, the two teams made a trade with one another. Derek Hill was traded to Philadelphia for a two-prospect package, headlined by outfielder Dylan Campbell.

The Phillies’ Return

• OF Derek Hill (.213/.284/.375, 4 HR & 5 XBH over 50 GP)

The Phillies are likely not acquiring Derek Hill for his bat, as the 2014 first-rounder has never been a world-beater when it comes to his bat. However, there are other tools that Hill has brought to the table that have made him a viable Major Leaguer over the past few years.

One, Hill has largely been an average or above-average defender in terms of OAA grades. But on top of that, Hill also has one of the strongest arms (73rd percentile, per Statcast/Savant) in the game this season. Plus, good speed that’s been an asset for the outfielder dating back to his days as a Minor League prospect in the Tigers’ system.

That speed hasn’t benefited him too much on the basepaths, a byproduct of low on-base percentages. Hill regularly expanded out of the zone throughout his Major League career, particularly on breaking balls and offspeed stuff. But additionally, Hill batted sub-.200 on fastballs over the past two seasons, and he’s seen more hard stuff this season.

At the same time, though, Hill has shown some pop. Before the trade, Hill had four home runs and above-league-median bat speed. High groundball rate but Hill will lay down bunts from time to time.

The White Sox’s Return

• OF Dylan Campbell (.216/.281/.412, 7 HR & 22 XBH over 55 GP) (AA)
• INF Jose Colmenares (.278/.403/.413, 3 HR, 10 XBH over 36 GP) (A+)

Outfielder Dylan Campbell is on the move again, a year and a half after the Phillies initially acquired the former Texas Longhorn. Campbell was traded to the Phillies in July 2025 for international slot money that Los Angeles used to sign Roki Sasaki.

Campbell’s been an interesting piece for the Phillies, albeit not a massive name in the farm system. He cracked 14 home runs last season, and from a physical standpoint, he is an impressive specimen. Fast, strong, and natural power.

This past season with Reading, Campbell drove the ball with authority, and his FB% (28.8%), which was among the top-third in Double-A, and video showed that. However, there is a good amount of swing-and-miss. The 23-year-old had a Whiff% above 35% in High-A last season, although that came down to below 30% this season in Reading.

The other piece involved in this trade is 24-year-old infielder Jose Colmenares, who’s now on his third pro club in three seasons. Colmenares was released by the Yankees last year, signed with the Phillies last summer, and spent all of 2026 in High-A before the trade.

Middle infielder with experience at short, second, and third base.

Analysis

The Phillies could use some additional outfield help, as Johan Rojas is not coming back this season. Rojas, currently suspended for PEDs and going to be ineligible for the playoffs, suffered a torn elbow ligament during his ramp-up. He will require an internal brace and is done for 2026.

So, Hill takes care of multiple issues. Philadelphia adds an outfielder who can slot and help a group that doesn’t have a ton of depth on paper. Right now, the Phillies’ outfield group includes Adolis Garcia, Justin Crawford, Brandon Marsh, and Steward Berroa.

Hill hits left-handers well, notable given that both Crawford and Marsh are left-handed hitters. Crawford, in particular, has had trouble with same-sided pitchers, as he slashed .143/.250/.143 off lefties this season.

As for the White Sox, the return is not a shock, as Chicago receives two lottery tickets. Campbell is the intriguing one of the bunch. Chicago’s outfield has been surprisingly productive this season, thanks to the emergence of Tristan Peters and now the arrival of Braden Montgomery.

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