They don't need a closer. Britton has done very well in that role. Rumors have pointed to them looking for late innings relief help (especially a LHP), but they've shot down that they want someone else to close games. They already balked on a deal that would have sent JJ back to Baltimore.
They've been tied to multiple relievers and starters. But all the rumors are pointing to them not dealing Harvey, Gausman, or Bundy. Then it's similar to past deadlines. 2nd and 3rd-tier prospects for back of the rotation guys. No way that they send primo assets to Tampa for Price. They're not going to pay Philly's price for Cliff Lee, nor would they want that contract. San Diego doesn't seem to want to deal Kennedy unless they get blown away. Burnett hasn't had the season he had last year, and has an expensive player option for next year, so I don't think they'd pursue him. Maybe Jorge de la Rosa or Bartolo Colon, if either could be had without giving up a high-end prospect.
I could see them kicking the tires and making a value-move to bring in a 2B or catcher. Kurt Suzuki or Emilio Bonifacio could be options.
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