As the 2019 MLB trade deadline draws ever nearer, it appears as though the Philadelphia Phillies are going to be buyers. Entering their weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Phillies are 50-47 and in contention for an NL Wildcard spot.
The pitching staff is the main point of emphasis as the July 31st deadline approaches. There are rumored to be a number of teams inquiring on their top prospect arms, and the Phillies have been repeatedly linked to many of those teams in their own search for a veteran to front the rotation.
So, let’s take a deeper dive into those veteran arms.