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2 veteran Phillies relievers are on thin ice with roster changes around the corner

A pair of struggling Phillies relievers are in danger of being shown the door when José Alvarado returns.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano | Mitchell Leff/GettyImages

Relievers Jordan Romano and Joe Ross have been in the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen since the start of the 2025 season. Both were signed as free agents to fill important roles, but have fallen well short of that goal as the season dwindles down. With how both of them have played so far, one of them may find themselves without a job shortly.