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The Phils traded for a catcher from Florida on Tuesday, but it wasn't the coveted JT Realmuto. They acquired Tampa catcher Wilson Ramos for a player to be named later. Reports say the player won't be any of Philadelphia's top 30 prospects.

If this is the case, this is a great deal for a rental who becomes a free agent at season's end. Ramos is hitting .297 with 14 home runs and an .834 OPS and is an upgrade both offensively and defensively from Jorge Alfaro. The only downside is that Ramos is recovering from a hamstring injury and won't be available right away.

What remains to be seen is the fate of backup catcher Andrew Knapp. I can't see the Phils carrying 3 catchers when Ramos is healthy, so Knapp probably gets sent down and returns in September when the rosters expand.

Ramos missed the All-Star game because of the injury and has been on the 10-day disabled list since July 15. He'll probably return to action in a week or so.

The Phils also got left-handed reliever Aaron Loup from the Blue Jays for minor leaguer Jacob Waguespack. Loup has a 4.54 ERA in 35.2 innings this season. He's walked 13 and struck out 42 and has a WHIP of 1.598. Loup will probably be the designated LOOGY–left-handed one out guy.

To clear roster space, the Phils have designated infielder Trevor Plouffe and reliever Zac Curtis for assignment.