Could Phillies Turn Attention to Former Cy Young Winner in Trade Market?

When the offseason started, there was some speculation that the Philadelphia Phillies' ace Aaron Nola would be playing for another team in 2024.

Dave Dombrowski repeatedly said that their No. 1 priority was to get Nola back on the team. He was able to accomplish that and re-signed the coveted free agent despite a list of other suitors.

After accomplishing their goal at the beginning of the offseason, the Phillies are reportedly still looking to add starting pitching.

With them unlikely to be in the mix for the other top free agents available, Philadelphia could turn their attention to the trade market and focus on bringing in one of the best pitchers in baseball.

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly shopping their ace Corbin Burnes after they seemingly are ready to start rebuilding.

Because of that, former MLB executive, Jim Bowden, thinks that the 2021 Cy Young winner will be playing for a new team in 2024.

"I think they both will get traded this offseason. If you want a probability, I’d say there’s a 35 percent chance they stay until the trade deadline and 65 percent chance they get dealt this winter," he wrote for The Athletic when discussing Burnes and Willy Adames.

If the Brewers are looking to package both players, then the Phillies won't be interested because they have a full infield.

But, if they are open to dealing them separately, then Philadelphia should inquire about what it would take to get Burnes.

He's projected to only cost $14.1 million for the upcoming season. That is a bargain for the Phillies to get him in the mix for a potential World Series run.

Having a rotation of Zack Wheeler, Nola and Burnes would be the best in baseball.

Dombrowski has been known to be aggressive in the offseason and making a trade for Milwaukee's ace would give them the best chance to win the franchise's first World Series since 2008.