The Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles could have the framework of a blockbuster trade waiting to happen.

It’s well-known the Philadelphia Phillies will need to upgrade their troubled bullpen at the trade deadline, but who will they go after and what will they have to give up? One MLB insider is proposing the Phillies deal for a three-time All-Star closer.

Are the Philadelphia Phillies going to be power players on the relief pitching market at the trade deadline? Probably more so than any other playoff contender, the Phillies need to find some new high-leverage options.

Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Mick Abel and Two More MLB Players for Alex Bregman originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies have played well over the past few weeks, now sitting in first place in the loaded National League East.

Walker will start Tuesday at San Francisco. He could pitch four innings or so. Then, during the All-Star break, the Phillies will reassess.

Abel pitched six innings of five-hit ball with nine strikeouts and zero earned runs in his debut May 18 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was sent back down to the minors shortly after because of the nature of the spot-start, but he returned in early June and wasn't the same pitcher.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game to be played on July 4, 2025 on ESPN.

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