The Phillies have bought low in the free agency market in recent times, acquiring aging pitchers such as Francisco Liriano, Bud Norris, once-promising closer Drew Storen, as well as utility infielders Neil Walker and Josh Harrison.
These are all low-risk pieces to the puzzle, and it may be part of a larger Phillies plan for 2020.
By signing Liriano, Norris, and Storen, the Phillies have likely tried to buy low on potential bullpen upgrades. Liriano, a staple in an MLB starting rotation since 2006, is coming into his age 36 season and has transitioned into a bullpen arm.