The Phillies have acquired infielder Carter Kieboom from the Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, as reported by MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins shortly before the Guards officially announced the trade.
Kieboom signed a minor league deal with Cleveland during the offseason and had only a .512 OPS over 26 Spring Training plate appearances. Since Kieboom didn’t appear to be in the Guardians’ plans, the Phillies stepped in to trade for the 28-year-old, likely just as a depth option for Philadelphia at the Triple-A level.
At one point it seemed like Kieboom was going to be a prominent division foe for the Phillies, as the former first-rounder was a top-100 prospect during his time in the Nationals’ farm system. However, Kieboom just hasn’t produced against big league pitching, with just a .200/.297/.300 slash line to show for 516 career plate appearances in the Show. He didn’t play in the majors at all in 2024, and a minor league deal with the Angels last winter resulted in only three MLB games for Kieboom in 2025.
It is anyone’s guess if a late-career breakout of some kind may still be possible, but for now, Kieboom would be happy with sticking on a Major League roster in any capacity. Kieboom has primary been a corner infielder for the last few years with a handful of games at second base, so he could provide some utility infield depth should the Phillies ever have a need to select him to the 26-man roster.
Explosive acquisition
With that name he should hit more homers.
I hear he is a real powder keg in the clubhouse though.
More like explosive dia ria amirite
Aaand Kieboom goes the Kiedynamite
Alec Bohm trade incoming.
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Okay
I have so many of this guys card autographs just by happenstance.
Do you have his checkbook too asking for a friend
The missing piece of the puzzle
Did the Jedi council approve the creation of a clone army?
Wow what a splash. Instant world series contenders
Kie Boom. Out go the lights!
Cuts to Kevin Long…..
Awwwww c’mon
Cash Considerations is my favorite player
Wasn’t his up-and-coming status part of why the Nats didn’t try very hard to keep Rendon? That ended up providing more value to the team than his actual play.
I have to say we are impressive and quick with name puns around here. Keep em coming!