The Good Phight · Apr 8, 2025
What is the bullpen hierarchy right now?
Yesterday, we talked about the struggles of Jordan Romano and how they are in fact very real. There are issues he is having that is creating an impact not only on how he performs, but on how the Phillies’ bullpen functions as a unit.
When Romano was signed, it was assumed he would get some, if not the bulk of, save opportunities as they arose. He did the job admirably in Toronto, therefore creating the environment for himself where he could do the same job here in Philadelphia. His getting off to a poor start means there has been faith lost in his ability to perform well in high leverage spots, putting other people in a position where they will need to pitch well to cover.