ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Max Lazar spent three months up with the Phillies this summer, pitching in a multitude of spots in relief. He was used in some higher-leverage opportunities, and he ate up some innings in lopsided games. That’s the life when you’re one of the final arms in the bullpen, and Lazar embraced the role.
Now back at Triple-A Lehigh Valley after being optioned on Aug. 18, the right-hander is making his case to return to a much-improved group of relievers in Philadelphia. He’s thrown four scoreless innings in three outings with the IronPigs since he was sent down.