If not for a historically bad bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies might have made the postseason in 2020.
The Phillies rotation was solid, headed by co-aces Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler. The lineup was deep and scored runs aplenty, led by Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins and aided by the emergence of rookie Alec Bohm.
But, despite the strengths elsewhere on the roster, the team could not overcome the bullpen. Phillies relievers combined for an ERA of 7.06, and the team blew eight separate three-run leads.
With league average relievers, the Phillies could have had a much different end result to the 2020 season.