The Philadelphia Phillies are considering trading for Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan to fill their closer vacancy, rather than pursuing free agents. A proposal suggests sending outfielder Nick Castellanos and shortstop prospect Starlyn Caba to the Nationals in exchange for Finnegan.

While Castellanos struggled early in the season, he improved significantly in the second half, raising questions about his trade value. Caba, although a promising prospect, does not align with the Phillies' win-now strategy. The potential trade raises concerns about whether giving up two valuable assets for one season of Finnegan is wise, especially when better options may be available in free agency.