Antonio Bastardo has begun drawing interest as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches.

Scouts from the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays have been scouting the Philadelphia Phillies for a few days.

According to sources, the Royals are very interested in Phillies relievers. The Tigers are keeping an eye on Bastardo and Jonathan Papelbon. Pittsburgh and Toronto have also been connected to Bastardo.