One thing Philadelphia has going for them is a strong rotation that has the best ERA in Major League Baseball with a 3.20.

Based on this strength, it was thought they could bypass the need to bring in another starting arm, especially with Taijuan Walker and Spencer Turnbull expected to return from the injured list at some point during the second half of the season.

However, MLB insider Jon Morosi reports the Phillies are reportedly eyeing two players to upgrade their rotation and have discussed Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox and Jack Flaherty of the Detroit Tigers in particular.

That is quite the bombshell.

Landing Crochet would be a major move for Philadelphia as he is potentially the best starting pitcher available at the deadline. The White Sox are reportedly asking for a major haul in return to send out their ace who has a 3.07 ERA and AL-leading 157 strikeouts.

Making this deal would be a blockbuster.

They would have to send out multiple star prospects that would likely feature a package of Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford, and Andrew Painter. Maybe Crochet can be acquired in a move that also lands Luis Robert to make trading away that many talented minor leaguers palatable.

Flaherty would cost much less if the Phillies want to go that route.

He'd be a rental with him scheduled to hit free agency after the year, so they would be able to hold onto their elite prospects while still landing a starter who has a 3.13 ERA and 11.4 K/9 ratio.

This is a surprising report, though.

It was thought Philadelphia wouldn't be in the market to acquire starting pitching, but based on Morosi's information, Dombrowski and his front office are looking at all options to ensure this group can win the World Series.