Nathan Eovaldi was one of the top pitchers on the market this offseason before ultimately re-signing with the Red Sox to the tune of four years and $68 million. The Phillies were one of the teams also pursuing the righty, but not in the capacity you would expect.
Jayson Stark of the Athletic reported that despite looking for a starter, Philadelphia pursued Eovaldi to be their closing pitcher. This was a dealbreaker for Eovaldi as he stated at his press conference with the Red Sox that he wanted to remain a starter long-term.
The Phillies are in the market for a closer, expressing interest in Andrew Miller, Craig Kimbrel, and Zach Britton.