The bullpen has started to look mighty good of late, the top four options starting to round into view for the playoff gauntlet. What might separate the Phillies in a longer series is that while other teams might have matches for the big four of Kerkering, Strahm, Hoffman and Estevez, there is still a bit of trust in players like Jose Alvarado and Jose Ruiz. Should one of the starters struggle, Rob Thomson will have no hesitation to get a fresh arm from that bullpen in October. It’s nice to have.
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