By Bill Evans

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Big deadline for the GM

The first trade deadline of Matt Klentak's tenure in 2016 was a quiet one, but this year the GM needs to be active. There's plenty of veterans on expiring contracts that do the Phillies no good to retain. Pat Neshek, Jeremy Hellickson, Howie Kendrick and Joaquin Benoit should be flipped for prospects, and other players like Tommy Joseph could be on the move as well. The GM has taken some heat for a team with the worst record in baseball and the next few weeks will be big for him to start accelerating this rebuild. Look below for who could get traded, including their odds.

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Pat Neshek

The All-Star reliever has allowed runs in just two games this season - and that includes spring training, the World Baseball Classic and the All-Star Game. There should be plenty of interest in Neshek and the only question should be where he goes, not if.

Chance of trade: 95 percent.

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Jeremy Hellickson

The Phillies didn't trade Hellickson last year and he ended up returning on a qualifying offer. Considering he hasn't pitched as well this year overall but is peaking at the right time expect Klentak to pull the trigger this time. Hellickson seems a less likely long-term fit than he might have been a year ago, and the Phillies could use the rotation spot to audition young starters.

Chance of trade: 85 percent.

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Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick is currently spending his second long stint on the disabled list. When he's been healthy, he's been everything the Phillies could have hoped for, hitting .349. Once he comes back, the club has to hope he can string a couple good games together and avoid further injury to make him attractive at the trade deadline.

Chance of trade: 70 percent.

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Joaquin Benoit

Benoit is a veteran reliever who could have value to a contender, but his performance has been far off what he's produced most of this decade. A team could take a chance, but probably wouldn't give much in return.

Chance of trade: 60 percent.

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Daniel Nava

Nava has been a solid bench guy. He's hitting close to .300. He's a switch-hitter with some pop that could help a team. The return might not be much, but he should at least bring back an A-ball player with upside.

Chance of trade: 50 percent.

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Tommy Joseph

Joseph is the most intriguing player on the list because he's still a young player, he has upside and he's been reasonably productive. He's actually given the Phillies some return on the Hunter Pence trade that looked for a long while like a complete bust. That being said, Joseph is blocking Rhys Hoskins, who could be a better prospect - and the two players who only play first base probably can't co-exist in the same organization beyond this year. If Joseph doesn't get moved at the deadline, expect it to happen in the offseason.

Chance of trade: 35 percent.

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Maikel Franco

Once the guy the Phillies figured to build their team around, Franco has floundered this season and he wasn't terrific in 2016 either. The potential is still there and the Phillies probably wouldn't bail on him yet, but for the right price the Phillies could move Franco and immediately start putting money away for a run at Manny Machado or seriously consider moving Scott Kingery to third.

Chance of trade: 10 percent.

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Odubel Hererra

Can the Phillies win with Odubel Herrera being one of their key guys? They re-upped the center fielder last year with a 5-year, $30-million contract that doesn't break the bank but his inconsistency, low on-base percentage and lack of focus have been disappointing. Some team interested in Hererra's potential and manageable contract could make an offer, but the Phillies won't give him away.

Chance of trade: 5 percent.

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The field

Want a veteran bench guy? Andres Blanco could be had in a cash deal. Catcher with some pop? Cameron Rupp would be available. Spare bullpen arm? Maybe Luis Garcia is your guy. There's plenty of players who don't appear to be long term fits that would be available without commanding a great return.

Chance of trade: 20 percent.

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Who isn't getting traded?

Everybody is available. Team president Andy MacPhail made that clear earlier this month, but barring a blockbuster - and the Phillies have at least kicked the tires on Marlins outfielders Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich - don't expect any of the young starting pitchers to be moved. Vince Velasquez was a guy who had interest at the deadline last year, but his injury-prone season probably takes him off the market. Outfielders Aaron Altherr and Nick Williams and shortstop Freddy Galvis should also be safe.

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