To discuss the trade deadline and set up a crucial stretch for the club, Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb hosted a live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers on Tuesday afternoon. Here are five key questions (plus a bonus one) that were asked and answered during the chat.

The Dodgers, Yankees and Blue Jays are among the contenders looking to upgrade this week with eyes on the postseason.

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.