The Philadelphia Phillies currently have a 37-23 record and are in second place in the National League East.
Philadelphia has one of the best rosters in baseball and should be able to make some noise this season. It wouldn’t hurt to add some more talent, specifically in the bullpen. The Phillies already have been playing well enough that they seem like clear buyers, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand said as much.
“Which teams are likely buyers? This category is far trickier, especially for clubs hovering around the .500 mark,” Feinsand said. “There are some that absolutely figure to be buyers barring some kind of unforeseen collapse, with the Yankees, Tigers, Astros, Phillies, Mets, Cubs and Dodgers leading the way.
“The Mariners, Padres, Giants and Cardinals certainly appear to be on a buying track, as do the Blue Jays, Twins, Guardians and Royals, all of whom are firmly in the AL Wild Card mix.”
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Philadelphia has the offensive firepower to make some noise, but the bullpen is a real weakness. There surely will be some high-powered arms on the market. But, who could make sense for the Phillies? Last year the biggest bullpen arm on the move was Tanner Scott.
The Phillies have about two months left until the July 31st trade deadline. There’s plenty of time to make a move and it certainly seems like they will add someone at least.
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