Other possible bullpen targets, according to various reports and the speculation that underscores every trade deadline, had included David Bednar of the Pirates, Ryan Helsley of the Cardinals, Griffin Jax of the Twins and Mason Miller of the Athletics.

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran while identical twin relievers Tyler and Taylor Rogers got dealt on the same day, signaling that teams are willing to pay a hefty price for bullpen help as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches on Thursday.