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Phillies solution to shaky bullpen depth behind Jhoan Duran could be 0.73 ERA prospect
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are considering calling up reliever prospect Alex McFarlane to address their bullpen depth issues. McFarlane has an impressive 0.73 ERA, making him a potential solution for the struggling team.
Key points
- Phillies started the year poorly, leading to manager Rob Thomson's firing
- Don Mattingly has taken over as manager
- Bullpen depth is a significant concern for the team
- Alex McFarlane is a prospect with a 0.73 ERA
- Fansided.com suggested McFarlane as a solution for bullpen issues
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Rob ThomsonDon MattinglyAlec BohmAndrew Painter
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The Philadelphia Phillies began the year on a terrible note, leading to Rob Thomson being fired. Don Mattingly has since taken over, and things are beginning to look up.
But there are still a few clear issues plaguing this team. Alec Bohm's mediocre at-best offense, Andrew Painter's struggles, and the bullpen depth are a few of the main issues.
While Bohm and Painter need to simply get better, Fansided.com's Christopher Kline did propose one possible solution to the shaky bullpen depth: call up reliever prospect Alex McFarlane.
"Alex McFarlane recently earned a 4-man roster spot for Philadelphia, and although the 24-year-old is still in Double-A, he's on track for a swift rise through the Phillies farm system," Kline writes.
With the bullpen depth behind Jhoan Duran a bit suspect, the Phillies adding another reliever this year makes a ton of sense. And instead of spending prospects to land a veteran, why not promote from within with McFarlane?
Q&A
What is Alex McFarlane's ERA and why is it significant for the Phillies?
Alex McFarlane has a 0.73 ERA, which indicates strong performance and could help improve the Phillies' struggling bullpen.
Why was Rob Thomson fired as the Phillies' manager?
Rob Thomson was fired due to the team's poor start to the season, prompting the Phillies to seek a change in leadership.
What issues are currently affecting the Philadelphia Phillies?
The Phillies are facing issues with Alec Bohm's offensive performance, Andrew Painter's struggles, and a lack of depth in their bullpen.