Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Boston Red Sox.Philadelphia also got cash and will either receive more cash or a player to be named from the Red Sox, who obtained right-handers Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold.
Earlier Friday, the Phillies acquired right-handed reliever David Hale from the New York Yankees, sending back righty relief prospect Addison Russ.Phillies relievers came into Friday with a combined 8.07 ERA this season, the worst in the majors by nearly two runs.“We like Pivetta and Seabold but you have to give something to.