There is a shortage of plug-and-play relievers who might be worth a little gratuitous spending. They will come at a cost that the Phillies will need to think long and hard about.

The White Sox turned the page on Andrew Vaughn last week by trading him to the Brewers for right-hander Aaron Civale. A former top prospect, Vaughn has regressed in recent years and was hitting .189 with a .531 OPS through 48 games this season. While Vaughn’s handling was likely botched in the first place, both sides are probably better off apart.