DAVID PHELPS DEALT TO THE PHILLIES
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired pitcher David Phelps from the Milwaukee Brewers for players to be named later (Juan Geraldo - 09/18/2020), (Israel Puello - 09/18/2020) and (Brandon Ramey - 09/18/2020).
What does it give the Philadelphia Phillies
In Phelps, who turns 34 in October, the Phillies get a solid and reliable reliever with plenty of experience. He figures to pitch in a setup role in Philadelphia. The Phils paid a steep price for his services, so they obviously value him.
What does it give the Milwaukee Brewers
It seems like a no-brainer for Milwaukee to deal one of their veteran relievers for three future assets. Even though the prospects are not really of the blue-chip variety, this trade still makes a ton of sense for the Brewers.
Fantasy impact
Phelps could be a source of holds down the stretch, but saves may not be easy to come by for a Phillies team that recently acquired Brandon Workman from the Red Sox. Still, Phelps has fairly decent short-term value in holds leagues. All three pitchers sent to Milwaukee in this deal are off the fantasy radar for the time being.
Player focus
Milwaukee Brewers
player to be named later - Juan Geraldo(2020-09-18)
player to be named later - Israel Puello(2020-09-18)
player to be named later - Brandon Ramey(2020-09-18)
