The first domino in the Rockies trade deadline plans has fallen as they announced on Twitter that they just acquired right-handed reliever Pat Neshek from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguers J.D. Hammer, Jose Gomez, and Alejandro Requena. To give Neshek a 40-man roster spot, left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
In exchange for Neshek and cash considerations, the Phillies receive 3 prospects: INF Jose Gomez and RHPs J.D. Hammer and Alejandro Requena pic.twitter.com/yu2ezNKTRf
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 27, 2017
Neshek in 2017
Neshek has pitched very well as he was an All-Star for the National League and he has a 3-2 record with a 1.