For the second time in the last three seasons, the Phillies opted to acquire a higher end rental reliever at the trade deadline at the cost of a well-regarded pitching prospect. In 2022 it was Ben Brown for David Robertson. This year, it was George Klassen (and Samuel Aldegheri) for Carlos Estévez. At the time of the trade, Estévez was enjoying a good season with the Angels, collecting 20 saves in 23 opportunities and amassing a 2.38 ERA in 34 games.
2024 stats with the Phillies: 20 G, 21 IP, 3-2 record, 6 saves in 8 opportunities, 2.