The trade deadline may be almost two months away still, but the Phillies have some pressing needs that should be addressed sooner rather than later. The injury bug has bit the Phils hard over the past month, or so as, if my math is correct, they’ve had 15 players spend time on the disabl– I mean injured list (still not used to calling it that). They’ve also had some players who haven’t lived up to expectations, or have been inconsistent in their performance. Let’s rank the Phillies trade needs in order from greatest need to least.
Bullpen Depth
The Phillies bullpen has been a strength of the team, but they’re dropping like flies.