The 2019 Phillies were, in a word, unlucky, when it came to numerous aspects of their game — but none were more prevalent than the team’s apparent knack for injury, coupled with a lack of Major League depth.
When their bullpen crumbled to dust, the Phillies struggled to find Major-League-ready replacements for guys like David Robertson, Seranthony Dominguez, and the like. Thus, the Front Office was forced to rush young arms like JD Hammer, Edgar Garcia, and more to the Big Leagues well before they were ready (though, who can blame them — it’s not every day you lose your entire bullpen… literally.