The Astros traded Neshek to the Phillies on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash, the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neshek pitched well in 2016, particularly against right-handed hitters, but he was also due $6.5 million on a team option for next season, so the team decided to trade him rather than buy out his contract. The Phillies were willing to exercise Neshek's option year, so they decided to pick him up for little in return. He is not the favorite to close for the Phillies, but he still figures to be one of the team's top right-handed relievers.