Over the next six weeks, the Phillies will take stock of what they have and what they don’t have as they create their shopping list for the July 31 trade deadline. Their needs may change over time. New ones could arise. Current ones might dissipate. Six weeks is a long time. What the Phillies need now and what they’ll need on July 31 may not be the same.
As the situation remains fluid, players currently rostered by the club will play a role in determining what the front office feels the team needs. Pitching — specifically relief pitching — will likely be a top priority.