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Phillies, Braves begin series amid trade rumors

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves start a four-game series on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, but both teams could have different-looking rosters by the time they finish the series Monday.

Both clubs have already been active sellers on the trade market. Atlanta dealt starter Jaime Garcia to Minnesota for 19-year-old pitcher Huascar Ynoa earlier in the week.

Philadelphia shipped right-handed reliever Pat Neshek to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in exchange for a trio of prospects.

The teams could make more deals before Monday's 4 p.