It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies had a bullpen problem in 2020.
The team’s relievers had a combined 7.06 ERA – one of the worst in MLB history – and played a major role in keeping the Phillies out of the postseason for yet another season.
The Phillies bullpen performing so poorly was no surprise. Sure, a historically-bad season might not have been expected, but the team came into the season with just one major-league signing in Tommy Hunter. Their minor-league signings and non-roster invitees included the likes of Drew Storen, Bud Norris and Anthony Swarzak — none of whom were productive the season before.