Other possible bullpen targets, according to various reports and the speculation that underscores every trade deadline, had included David Bednar of the Pirates, Ryan Helsley of the Cardinals, Griffin Jax of the Twins and Mason Miller of the Athletics.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Teams cannot negotiate deals past the 6 p.m. trade deadline, though news of trades may sometimes come in after the deadline has passed. And while that news may come in after the deadline, it was negotiated in the lead-up.

The Phillies are looking for bullpen help and possibly some batting help ahead of the MLB trade deadline Thursday — but it doesn't look like Andrew Painter is on the table.