Phillies Bullpen Boost: 4 Reasons to Trade for Rival’s Ace
The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the offseason after a very disappointing showing in the 2024 playoffs.
They were eliminated in the NLDS by the New York Mets, making it two straight years their stay in the postseason has been shorter than the previous season. As a result, fans are wondering what they will do to ensure things don’t get worse for a third straight season.
One of the areas of the team where a move could be made is in the bullpen. Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals is someone that they have been linked to as a trade target this offseason.
He would make for a very strong addition to the bullpen. Here are four reasons why the Phillies should trade for their National League East rivals closer.
Key Relievers Hitting Free Agency
There could be some major voids to fill in the team’s bullpen this offseason. Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez are both hitting free agency and it has already been floated that keeping both may be unrealistic.
Alas, losing either of them would weaken the group. Hoffman was an All-Star, filling whatever role manager Rob Thomson needed throughout the season.
Esteves, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the deadline, immediately moved into a late-game role. This leads us to the next reason on the list.
