Phillies Trade Proposal Lands All-Star Closer
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Sporting News on MSNPhillies linked to two-time All-Star 'trade option' from cross-state rivalThis also makes Alvarado ineligible to pitch for the first-place Phillies in the postseason. The bullpen was already a concern for the Phillies early in the season, but Alvarado was providing some stability.
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A Philadelphia Phillies trade idea lands them Ryan Helsley of the St. Louis Cardinals amid reliever Jose Alvarado's suspension.
The Philadelphia Phillies are red-hot, but have some concerns about multiple areas of the team. Amid their impressive stretch, the Phillies have suffered a major blow to their bullpen with Jose Alvarado being suspended for 80 games and now ineligible to pitch in the playoffs.
A day after his record-tying debut, Abel is back at Lehigh Valley, as planned, with bullpen help needed against the Rockies.