The worst Phillies’ bullpen since 1930 is getting some much-needed help. In a 3-team deal, the Phillies are sending Garrett Cleavinger to the Dodgers, the Rays are sending Jose Alvarado to the Phillies, and the Dodgers are sending Dillon Paulson and a PTBNL to the Rays.
Alvarado is a 25-year-old lefty who’s dealt with shoulder and elbow injuries the past two seasons. He throws a power fastball (averages 97 MPH) with a nice curve and a sharp slider.
In the last 2 seasons he has a 5.