Long story short, there is a shortage of plug-and-play relievers who might be worth a little gratuitous spending. They will come at a cost that the Phillies will need to think long and hard about.

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly "one of the most active" teams in the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline, with internal and external moves both on the table.

Here are 20 things I’m hearing, watching for, and thinking about with 50 days until the July 31 trade deadline.