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The Philadelphia Phillies could see a second premier talent from their bullpen depart in free agency any day now.<\/p>\n

Reds could snag former Phillies star closer Carlos Estevez<\/h2>\n

According to USA Today\u2019s Bob Nightengale, free agent star closer Carlos Estevez is in serious discussions with a National League franchise looking to obtain his services this winter:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cincinnati Reds are engaged in talks for free agent closer Carlos Estevez, who has saved 57 games the past two seasons,\u201d Nightengale published on X on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

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Estevez\u2019s departure would hurt the Phillies & boost the Reds<\/h3>\n

Estevez was a man on a mission in 2024. The veteran talent who has played eight seasons in the MLB appeared in 54 contests last time out. Estevez boasted a career-low 2.45 ERA along with 26 saves for the Phillies.<\/p>\n

He and 2024 All-Star Jeff Hoffman were instrumental out of Philadelphia\u2019s relief unit last season. Hoffman departed for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, leaving a void in their eighth-inning slot. The Phillies do have Jose Alvarado as another closer they can deploy in the event that Estevez walks.<\/p>\n

The Phillies\u2019 relief unit would then place more onus on elite ninth-inning specialist Jordan Romano to return to dominant form for them. In turn, the Reds would inherit a talent in Estevez who could help them improve upon the 36 saves they notched last time out, which was the fifth-fewest among all teams.<\/p>\n

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