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Pat Neshek, Philadelphia Phillies

Some will look at Neshek and immediately discount the Major League veteran because he is 36 years old. However, the right-hander is having a stellar season in the City of Brotherly Love.

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Entering Saturday, Neshek held a 2-1 mark with a 0.69 ERA. He also has racked up 23 strikeouts in 26 innings, relying mainly on his sinker. His WHIP of 0.81 and opponent batting average of .193 is impressive as well.

Neshek is also a postseason veteran as well, having made it to October with the 2006 Minnesota Twins, 2012 Oakland A’s, 2014 St. Louis Cardinals and 2015 Houston Astros. Again, with the Rockies needing postseason experience in the clubhouse, Neshek would be a nice fit.

And let’s not forget that Neshek played a big role for Team USA to capture the World Baseball Classic this spring. Called upon to work back-to-back games in the semifinals and finals, Neshek came through in a big way.

His slider would complement Ottavino in the bullpen and provide another dastardly weapon for the Rockies in the late innings.

During Colorado’s May visit to Philadelphia, the Rockies saw Neshek twice and he put together two scoreless innings over two days with three strikeouts. We’ll consider that an impressive audition to join the Colorado bullpen.