MLB: Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies - Source: Imagn
The Philadelphia Phillies have been relatively quiet this offseason. They traded for Jesus Luzardo, but have been absent in the talks with most major free agents. Jeff Hoffman, one of their key free agents, is still available. He leaves a bit of a hole in their bullpen, but team president Dave Dombrowski isn't anticipating much more movement there.
Via the Athletic, he said:
“I think it’s pretty well set at this time."
The rest of the bullpen is largely intact, but the Phillies have a plan. Their addition of Luzardo gives them five strong starters. They also have Andrew Painter waiting in the wings.
The surplus of starters will leave less pressure on the bullpen. Starters will pitch more games and deeper into games, which leaves fewer innings for a reliever to fill.
