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Gerrit Cole Rumors: Astros FA 'At the Top' of Phillies' List in 2019 Free Agency

After making one of the biggest splashes of last offseason with the signing of Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies again have their eyes on one of the top prizes of the free-agent market.

According to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer, general manager Matt Klentak has an "offseason plan that centers around pitching," and Houston Astros star Gerrit Cole "is at the top of the Phillies' list."

Philadelphia is reportedly expected to add at least two starters with only Aaron Nola and Jake Arrieta locks for the 2020 rotation.