PHILADELPHIA – Jeff Hoffman isn’t the only former Phillies pitcher making his return to Philadelphia.
Spencer Turnbull is in the Toronto bullpen in a bulk relief role. He made his first appearance of the season on June 11, pitching two scoreless innings in a 5-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals. His role is up in the air. He could rejoin the rotation, or continue providing multiple innings for the Jays out of the bullpen.
It’s similar to how the Phillies used him last season. Turnbull, signed to a one-year, $2 million deal prior to 2024, came to Clearwater last spring without a guaranteed spot in the rotation.