The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is about to come and go, and the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly among the most aggressive teams. A significant upgrade in the bullpen is needed to give the team its best shot at a World Series championship this year.
The Phillies have been rumored to be showing significant interest in top-end late-inning relievers leading up to the deadline. Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, St. Louis Cardinals' Ryan Helsley and Athletics' Mason Miller have been popular names, but Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar has been linked to the team quite often.
Balking at Pirates' asking price for David Bednar a mistake Phillies can't afford
Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reiterated that league sources have said the Pirates’ asking price for Bednar is, at minimum, a top-five prospect.