A Trade Package That Almost Sent Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper to the World Series Contenders in 2018

Bryce Harper has been a powerhouse performer for the Philadelphia Phillies this season. Although he missed a massive part of the regular season due to injury, the reigning NLCS MVP has arrived at the right time for the Phillies. 

And given his red-hot form, Harper will be crucial against his World Series rival, the Houston Astros. But what if Harper would have played for the Astros, not for the Phillies? Yes! Many baseball fans might know about a possible Bryce Harper trade to the Astros in 2018. Recently, key details of Harper’s potential move to the Astros have come to light.

Bryce Harper would have been an Astros player in a five-player trade in 2018

The Phillies fans do not have to worry about anything as their marquee player has signed a 13-year, $330 million contract during the 2019 free agency. Now that the key details of the trade have come to light, let’s have a look at it.

Per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, the trade included five players from the Astros to the Washington Nationals to acquire Harper in 2018.

Read More: “Ballpark Security Is Pathetic”- Wild Moment Between Houston Astros Star and a Fan Angers the MLB World Amid Intense New York Yankees Showdown

Even the then-Astros manager, Jeff Luhnow, confirmed the same.

“Harper would have been an Astro had the trigger been pulled on the trade. That would have sent prospects Abraham Toro, Randy César, Josh James, J.B. Bukauskas, and Kent Emanuel to the Nationals,” said the former Astros manager.

Taking to Twitter, a few fans reacted to the possible trade in 2018. The Astros fans are wondering how this deal did not take place. One Astros fan even imagined how Harper would have helped them win the championship title in 2018, and 2019.

Who will come at the top? Will it be the Astros or the Phillies?

Given the current scenario, both teams are equally good. On one hand, the Astros have probably the most balanced side in the entire MLB, while on the other hand, the Phillies have the momentum with them.

WATCH THIS STORY: Bryce Harper’s Haunting And More- MLB’s Scariest Ghostly Experiences At ‘Haunted’ Hotel

In the name of Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, and Yordan Alvarez, the Astros have several game-winners for them to fight against Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Aaron Nola of the Phillies.

Who do you think will win the championship this year? Let us know your valuable opinions in the comments below.