The much anticipated Cole Hamels trade appears to be nearing completion.
The Phillies were putting the finishing touches Wednesday night on a trade to send Cole Hamels to the Rangers, sources tell CSNPhilly.com Phillies insider Jim Salisbury.
Reliever Jake Diekman is also reportedly heading to Texas with Hamels.
Potential pieces coming to the Phillies are power-hitting catching prospect Jorge Alfaro, outfielder Nick Williams and right-handed pitcher Jerad Eickhoff. Williams and Eickhoff were both pulled from their games Wednesday night. Alfaro is currently out with an ankle injury.
Neither outfielder Nomar Mazara nor third baseman Joey Gallo are expected to be involved.