Usually you don't have to give up a ton for relievers unless it's an elite guy with several years of control. If it's a rental it's usually midrange prospects. Scott Barlow had 1.5 years left and he got the Padres #10 prospect last year.
I agree I doubt anyone is untouchable though. One thing is this group of Witt/Vinnie/Garcia/Ragans is under control for a while so I don't think they'll take huge risks, but we have no idea what Sherman's gonna do in this situation.
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