Moments after the election results were read on television, as the emotion poured out and the elation set in, someone handed a cell phone to Richard Allen Jr. On the other end, John Middleton offered congratulations.

Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton reveals potential 2025 plans for top prospects Mick Abel and Andrew Painter.

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Schwarber, 32, is eligible for free agency after the season. Although there’s mutual interest, talks didn’t progress in spring training, and the sides agreed to table things until after the season.

Philadelphia Phillies' owner John Middleton offers an interesting perspective around the Phillies bullpen situation and plans for the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Making these potential promotions and positional changes isn't necessarily a permanent move. Many star pitchers have skipped back and forth between the bullpen and rotation — and the Phillies have a lot of stock in Abel, Painter or both becoming mainstays as starters in the near future.

Since Schwarber signed with the Phillies in 2022, he has hit 162 with the club — the third-most home runs in baseball behind only Aaron Judge (192) and Shohei Ohtani (164). His 12 home runs in the postseason since 2022 are tied with teammate Bryce Harper for the most in baseball.

As the second half of the season gets underway and the trade deadline approaches at the end of July, let’s take stock of the reliever market.