The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen was much maligned during the first few months of the 2018 MLB season, and for good reason.
Through June, closer Hector Neris had blown three Save opportunities. He also had fashioned a horrendous 6.90 ERA and had allowed three earned runs or more on four separate occasions.
Veteran left-hander Adam Morgan had a bloated 5.24 ERA and had blown five Save chances. Luis Garcia had a 4.74 ERA before going on the disabled list in mid-June.
The two free agents signed by the club in the off-season in order to improve the pen were not contributing.