Quietly one of the best relievers in baseball since 2012, Phillies setup man Pat Neshek has a large club option hanging in the balance of the offseason. After turning 39 and missing most of the year due to injuries, Neshek’s time with the Phillies could be coming to a close.
Philadelphia first acquired Neshek in November 2016 from the Houston Astros for a player to be named later or cash. Neshek’s performance over his first 43 appearances that season was so good (featuring a 1.12 ERA) the Phillies netted three prospects, including J.D. Hammer, from the Colorado Rockies at the trade deadline.