Phillies Bullpen on Edge | MLB News

The Phillies bullpen is in crisis, stretched thinner than ever as they navigate a grueling 14-game stretch with extra-inning battles. With just three arms available in their recent win over the Cardinals — Andrew Painter, Alan Rangel, and Jonathan Bowlan — manager Don Mattingly’s creativity is being tested daily. Rangel and Painter threw eight innings combined, while Bowlan, already pitching four times in six days, is likely unavailable for the next outing. Key relievers like Orion Kerkering and Jhoan Duran are also worn down, and Caleb Kilian’s injury leaves Brooks Raley and Jose Alvarado as the only reliable late-inning options. Tonight, hope rests on Cristopher Sanchez delivering a strong seven-inning start — if he does, it could be the lifeline the bullpen desperately needs. 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/d542f4812bf8b022