Heading into the final weekend before the MLB All-Star break, the Phillies are in a tug-of-war battle with the Mets for supremacy in the NL East. Obviously, manager Rob Thompson’s club is a serious contender once again, so the Philly front office is mulling over how to improve the team’s chances at a championship in 2025.
The most glaring need for the Phillies is in the bullpen. The team boasts a potent lineup along with, arguably, the best rotation in the game, even with Aaron Nola out due to a rib injury. The relief pitching, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency.