Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Phillies Trade Strahm for Royals' Bowlan
The Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals made a trade on December 19, 2024.
The Phillies sent left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm to the Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan.
Matt Strahm is a 34-year-old pitcher who has been very good for the Phillies.
He had a low ERA and struck out a lot of batters.
Jonathan Bowlan is a 29-year-old pitcher who is under team control until 2031.
He has a fast fastball and can throw five different pitches.
The Phillies wanted to get younger and save money, while the Royals wanted a reliable left-handed pitcher for their bullpen.
Philadelphia Phillies traded Matt Strahm to Kansas City Royals for Jonathan Bowlan on December 19, 2024.
Matt Strahm, 34, had a 1.87 ERA and 33.3% strikeout rate in 2024 for the Phillies.
Jonathan Bowlan, 29, had a 3.86 ERA and a 95.7 mph fastball in his first full MLB season with the Royals.
Phillies aim for financial flexibility and youth, while Royals gain veteran bullpen stability.
Bowlan is under team control through 2031, bringing long-term potential to the Phillies.
- Who
- Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals
- What
- Trade of Matt Strahm for Jonathan Bowlan
- When
- December 19, 2024
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Kansas City, Missouri
- Why
- Phillies seek financial flexibility and youth; Royals gain veteran experience
- Matt Strahm's ERA in 2024
- 1.87
- Matt Strahm's Strikeout Rate in 2024
- 33.3%
- Jonathan Bowlan's ERA in 2024
- 3.86
- Jonathan Bowlan's Fastball Speed
- 95.7 mph
- Jonathan Bowlan's Team Control
- Through 2031