Five players the Phillies could trade for at the deadline

By Koy Zdimal | May 29, 2018

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 18: Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles hits an hits an RBI single in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during a MLB game at Comerica Park on April 18, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Orioles 6-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – MAY 27: Kelvin Herrera #40 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 27, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Royals won 5-3. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

Kelvin Herrera – RHP, Kansas City Royals

Another reliever. The bullpen has been good despite their best pitcher, Pat Neshek, being out for the entirety of the season. On the other hand, you can never have too many strong relievers, and Herrera would be a great one to add.

Hererra is another great reliever on a struggling team. A career 2.77 ERA pitcher, he is in the midst of a career year. He is 11-12 on save opportunities to go along with a sub 1.00 ERA.

Potentially similar to the acquisition of Jake Arrieta, the former World Series champion Herrera while adding a large skill set would also add value with his postseason experience. Both Herrera and Britton will likely be dealt from their struggling clubs and should be bolded names on Matt Klentak’s want list.

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