Five reasons why the Phillies are done making deadline trades

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 22: General manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media before a game against of the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

The Phillies made their first significant deadline trade in two years when they sent Pat Neshek to the Rockies, but they are probably done.

The Phillies are definitely sellers at this year’s trade deadline as the worst team in MLB. The shoe has already dropped for them, trading Pat Neshek to the Rockies Wednesday night. The team received three low-level prospects in exchange for Neshek and may be looking for more before the trade deadline Monday.

However, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Phillies are done making deals before July 31. There a couple reasons why, so let’s take a dive into them:

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