Philadelphia Phillies target Twins’ elite closer Jhoan Duran, proposing a blockbuster trade with top prospects to strengthen bullpen for playoffs.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Insider Says Royals Are Eyeing Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos in Trade. The Philadelphia Phillies will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline, but how much they are willing to give up to reshape this roster isn't clear.

"He might not be a closer, but for a team in serious need of high-leverage arms, right-hander Griffin Jax could be the answer to the Phillies’ prayers. Jax is one of the best swing-and-miss relievers in baseball, with a K/9 over 14 this season. He also doesn’t walk batters, which would make manager Rob Thomson very happy," wrote Dorsey.

With third baseman Alec Bohm out due to injury, the Philadelphia Phillies may join the hunt for Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez.

Currently half a game behind the NL East-leading New York Mets, manager Rob Thomson and his crew are eyeing their fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs, and if the season ended today, they’d Wild Card their way into September and (hopefully for their sake) beyond.

Several teams with postseason aspirations have reportedly been linked to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suárez as the trade deadline draws closer.

The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to complete a blockbuster three-team trade with the New York Yankees for a center field upgrade.

The Philadelphia Phillies will be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, but to what extent remains to be seen. The Phillies need help in the bullpen and outfield. T