The Philadelphia Phillies have been riddled with injuries to their bullpen since before the 2019 season even got underway. Right-hander Tommy Hunter suffered a flexor strain in his right forearm during spring training, began the season on the Injured List, and remains there as June approaches.
“He’s a weapon, so it’s a big loss when he’s not available,” manager Gabe Kapler said in early April per Philly.com’s Scott Lauber. “He can pitch in any inning. He can go through any spot in the lineup. He’s very similar to what we’re depending on David Robertson to be for this club — high-leverage innings…”
Little did Kapler know, Robertson wouldn’t be far behind Hunter in heading to that Injured List.