There are still three months until the July 31 trade deadline, but the Phillies are already being linked to a potential trade candidate by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Nightengale noted on Sunday morning that, “The Philadelphia Phillies, among other teams, already are keeping a close eye on Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who will likely be dealt by the trade deadline.” The Diamondbacks are also among the group of teams with interest in the St. Louis closer, per Nightengale.
Helsley’s name has popped up in trade rumors before. Ahead of last season’s trade deadline, there was some speculation he could get moved.