The Phillies are among a handful of MLB teams reportedly "annoying" the Twins with a barrage of trade phone calls leading up to Thursday's MLB Trade Deadline.

Jim Bowden, former GM for the Reds and Nationals who's an insider for multiple outlets, reported on his X account that the Phillies, Mariners and almost all of the American League East are contacting Minnesota at an "annoying level" for some of their potential trade assets.

Bowden later posted that the Phillies also have shown interest in Pirates right-handed reliever David Bednar, a two-time All Star who has 17 saves this year and a sub-2.50 ERA, and Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who is reportedly being pursed by a half-dozen teams .

The Twins entered Tuesday's action at 51-45 and five games behind the last Wild Card spot in t

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