The Philadelphia Phillies deviated from their strategy over the last five years in the MLB draft. The Phillies were thought to be prime candidates to amass prep players in this year’s class that featured a lot more young than collegiate talent. However, Philadelphia’s need for pitching help overrode that norm in a college pitcher-heavy haul.

As the second half of the season gets underway and the trade deadline approaches at the end of July, let’s take stock of the reliever market.

Making these potential promotions and positional changes isn't necessarily a permanent move. Many star pitchers have skipped back and forth between the bullpen and rotation — and the Phillies have a lot of stock in Abel, Painter or both becoming mainstays as starters in the near future.

The, uh, Sacramento Athletics are in an odd position as the MLB trade deadline approaches. They aren't particularly good (41-58, last place in the AL West) and they don't really have a home, but they do have some legitimate young talent with Jacob Wilson,

The Philadelphia Phillies need help in the bullpen, and this mock trade sees them acquire two relievers from a division rival.

It's no secret the Philadelphia Phillies desperately need a right-handed outfield bat that they failed to acquire in the offseason.