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The Philadelphia Phillies are the top team in the National League East right now but there is still a clear need for the franchise.
The bullpen has given the Phillies trouble over the last year or so. Philadelphia was knocked out of the playoffs last year in large part due to the bullpen. Now, that issue has been brought up once again with José Alvarado suspended for 80 games. Although he will return at some point this season, he won't be eligible for the playoffs due to the suspension.
Who could help fill the hole for the Phillies?
CBS Sports' RJ Anderson floated Washington Nationals All-Star Kyle Finnegan as a possible fit on the trade market.
"No. 5. Kyle Finnegan, RHP, Washington Nationals," Anderson said. "Finnegan has had an odd, eventful past year. He made last summer's All-Star Game; was non-tendered by the Nationals to begin the offseason; returned to the Nationals on a one-year deal in the spring; and has since regained the closer's job with above-average relief work. The rest of Washington's bullpen has done well to put the Nationals outside of the competitive picture. It only makes sense, then, for the Nationals to shop Finnegan over the next two months."
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Finnegan has appeared in 17 games so far this season for Washington and has a 2.70 ERA and has a 17-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 16 2/3 innings pitched. Philadelphia clearly has high hopes for the season. Adding a bullpen piece is a necessity right now. Finnegan has been a star this season. It wouldn't hurt to give the Nationals a call.
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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career.
Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University and studied communication and business at Merrimack College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.
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