The Phillies bullpen is reeling. Zach Eflin and Garrett Stubbs were the only “relievers” to not allow an earned run in Tuesday’s brutal loss to the Blue Jays. Connor Brogdon, Seranthony Domínguez and David Robertson all look off in one way or another. At least José Alvarado hasn’t allowed a hit all month.
Anticipating the possibility that the Phillies could have a pitching shortage later in the month, the Phillies called up 23-year-old prospect Griff McGarry to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on September 5. It was a test to see if he can be can be counted on in the major league bullpen down the stretch.