The Phillies are showing interest in former Orioles, Rockies and Reds reliever Mychal Givens, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Talks are “substantive” but it’s not clear if the two sides are close to a deal.
Just like last offseason, the Phillies have multiple holes to fill in the back end of the bullpen. Givens, 31, had eight saves in 2021 for the Reds and could pitch either as a set-up man or as a closer if the Phillies plan on signing multiple arms to fulfill that important role.