The Phillies bullpen got more bad news Tuesday as manager Gabe Kapler said that reliever Tommy Hunter would miss the rest of the season following surgery to repair his flexor tendon. Injuries have limited him to just five games this year, and his time as a Phillie is likely over.
Hunter signed a two-year, $18 million contract before the 2018 season. His numbers were okay but not great for relievers over the last two years with a 3.50 ERA and 1.183 WHIP in 70 games. With no options next year and Hunter coming off season-ending surgery at 33 years old, it’s hard to imagine him coming back.