This Tigers-Phillies package could bring Bryce Harper to Detroit (but Scott Harris would never allow it)

The only Tigers trade package the Phillies would accept for Bryce Harper makes it clear it'll never happen.

By Katrina Stebbins · Motor City Bengals

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:38 PM

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Motor City Bengals proposes a hypothetical trade sending Bryce Harper from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Detroit Tigers.
The writer argues that Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris would not execute such a high-cost trade.
Harper has five years and approximately $125.7 million remaining on his contract, alongside a full no-trade clause.

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Katrina Stebbins of Motor City Bengals explores a hypothetical trade scenario in which the Detroit Tigers could pursue Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper. Rumors suggest the Phillies could consider moving high-profile contracts following another early postseason exit, and Detroit possesses prospective assets that Philadelphia might seek in exchange.

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This Tigers-Phillies package could bring Bryce Harper to Detroit (but Scott Harris would never allow it)

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