Rockies Trade For All-Star Reliever To Shore Up Bullpen
DENVER (CBS4) - In an attempt to strengthen their bullpen for a potential run at the playoffs, the Rockies have traded for a reliever.
Pat Neshek pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies this season. He pitched for Houston for two years before that.
The #Rockies have acquired RHP Pat Neshek from the Philadelphia Phillies. pic.twitter.com/xf3bWwdz8Y
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 27, 2017
In exchange for Neshek and cash considerations, the Phillies receive 3 prospects: INF Jose Gomez and RHPs J.D. Hammer and Alejandro Requena pic.twitter.com/yu2ezNKTRf
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 27, 2017
In exchange, the Rockies sent minor leaguers Jose Gomez, J.D. Hammer, and Alejandro Requena to Philadelphia.
Neshek has a 3-2 record and a 1.12 ERA in 43 appearances this season. He's struck out 43 and walked just five.
In addition to the trade, the Rockies also transferred Tyler Anderson to the 60-day Disabled List.