Spencer Howard #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
The Phillies are reportedly willing to trade Spencer Howard.
If the Philadelphia Phillies make a blockbuster move ahead of the July 30 trade deadline, there seems to be a growing chance that right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard could be included in the swap.
According to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury, there have been “indications” that the Phillies would be willing to trade Howard as part of a deal that could possibly land them relief help:
“The Phils have targeted Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel, and had targeted his bullpen mate, Andrew Chafin, before he was dealt to Oakland on Monday night.