Kansas City Royals: Five relief pitchers to target at trade deadline
By Ben Almquist
Kansas City Royals RP Trade Targets
Pat Neshek – Philadelphia Phillies
There is no doubt that the Kansas City Royals could use a steady veteran in the bullpen. One option that fits the bill is journeyman Pat Neshek. The right-hander is having a solid season for Philadelphia, but the team is well out of contention. That’s going to make him a popular target.
Pat Neshek isn’t going to be a world shaker as far as trades go. A move like this won’t make the headlines of the New York Times. Heck, it might not even make the top of the sports page at the Kansas City Star. However, it’s a solid move that would put a reliable veteran arm in the Royals bullpen. Nothing wrong with that.
Another big inning for Pat Neshek, probably his best of the season. Come and get him
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) June 16, 2017
The real advantage here though is that Neshek is such a low-value target. The Phillies aren’t going to be able to ask for much for a 36 year old middle reliever. This is a move that can yield very positive results for not much of a cost.