Zach Britton
Zach Britton is likely the most recognizable name on this list. You probably remember him most for when Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn’t put Britton, his best reliever, in the team’s 2016 wild-card game loss to the Blue Jays.
Britton has been among baseball’s best closers for several years now. Since 2014, he has the second-best ERA and sixth-best xFIP of all qualified relievers. He has racked up 135 saves in that span, fifth-most in the league. Britton had a streak of 60 consecutive successful saves, the second-longest streak ever.
While Britton has been dominant, there is one significant issue: injuries. He missed much of the first half of last season due to forearm tightness. Britton has not pitched at all this year due to a torn Achilles he suffered during the offseason. He is not expected to pitch until June.
Still, if Britton comes back from the Achilles injury pitching well, he will be a hot commodity at the deadline. He is a free agent after this season, making him appealing to teams looking for a rental. The Phillies might want someone who will be with the team long-term, so they could try to work out a longer-term deal with Britton.