Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Phillies Acquire Brewer Hicklen in Trade with Tigers
The Philadelphia Phillies traded cash to the Detroit Tigers to get back outfielder Brewer Hicklen.
Hicklen played for the Phillies briefly in 2023.
The Tigers let him go to make room for another player.
Hicklen has played in the minor leagues for a long time and has some major league experience with a few different teams.
He had a good game earlier this year with the Tigers.
Now he gets a fresh start back with the Phillies.
Phillies reacquire outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Tigers.
Trade involved cash considerations from the Phillies.
Hicklen briefly played for the Phillies in 2023.
Tigers designated Hicklen for assignment to make room for pitcher Troy Melton.
Hicklen has experience with multiple MLB teams.
- Who
- The Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers traded Brewer Hicklen.
- What
- The Philadelphia Phillies reacquired Brewer Hicklen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash.
- When
- The trade was announced on Saturday, July 26.
- Where
- The trade involves the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers.
- Why
- The Tigers designated Hicklen to make room for pitcher Troy Melton, and the Phillies reacquired him.
Phillies Perspective
Tigers Perspective
Opportunity
Phillies Perspective
Provides a chance for Hicklen to contribute to the team.
Tigers Perspective
Tigers perspective: Clearing roster space and financial compensation.
- Player
- Brewer Hicklen
- Teams Involved
- Phillies and Tigers
- Transaction
- Trade
- Phillies President
- Dave Dombrowski
- Hicklen's 2025 MLB Appearance
- 2-for-3, 2 runs, walk, steal
- Hicklen's Minor League Stats
- .256/.356/.454 slash line, .820 OPS, 120 HR