RELIEVERS: Phillies, Red Sox, Royals, Marlins and Pirates

With less than two weeks until the trade deadline, we examine the Phillies, Red Sox, Marlins, Royals and Pirates.

Philadelphia closer Jonathan Papelbon (RHP, PHI) is quietly having a fantastic season with microscopic ERA and WHIP as well as 23 saves in 25 chances. But his contract is large and the Phillies need to find a way to reload its farm system. Accordingly, it is widely expected that he could be traded. Here are some key members of the Phillies pen over the past 30 days:

PHI (30 days)  IP    Dom   Cmd  HR/9  xERA  BPV   LI		
============  ====  ====  ====  ====  ====  ===  ====
Papelbon       9.0   8.0   --    0.0  2.39  172  1.57
K.Giles       11.7  10.8   7.0   0.0  2.19  174  0.96
Diekman (L)   10.7  13.5   2.3   0.0  3.16 ...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Relief Pitchers

We are a week into the 2026 season and can start to look for usage patterns in fluid bullpens. Griffin Jax's season so has left managers screaming.
Apr 5 2026 3:06am
Every week brings changes to bullpens. One game does not give us much, but it gives us something, like a Jordan Romano (RHP, LAA) save.
Mar 29 2026 3:06am
Checking in on the Twins, Tigers, Angels, Rangers and Athletics pens for Opening Day.
Mar 20 2026 3:10am
Checking in on the Nationals, Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Rockies pens for Opening Day.
Mar 20 2026 3:09am
These relievers are the ones with the best chance at profit after the first 30 relievers are taken (and after the first 125 pitchers overall) in NFBC 15-team mixed leagues.
Mar 15 2026 3:05am

Tools