Phillies' Bullpen Battle for October | Atlanta Braves News

Teams are scrambling to lock down their playoff bullpen, testing young arms under pressure — and the Phillies are in the thick of it. Alex McFarlane’s getting chances in high-leverage spots, flashing promise but also inconsistency, while Orion Kerkering’s struggles in late-game crunches (including a costly two-run homer) make him a risky option. With Brad Keller sidelined and Jonathan Bowlan showing fatigue, the Phillies need reliable October arms — and Kerkering isn’t cutting it. They’re leaning on McFarlane, but the real answer may still be out there. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ba6624a9e028975