The Phillies will be creative with their bullpen use

Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (left), here talking with pitching coach Rick Kranitz, expects to be used differently out of the bullpen this season.CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pat Neshek will have his right arm warmed this season anytime there is an out or two in the sixth inning. It has been that way his whole career, Neshek said. But the pitcher’s readiness might be more vital this season than any before.

Gabe Kapler will manage his bullpen with a fluid approach, likely using relievers based more on matchups rather than having set roles. The team might not even have a defined closer. Neshek pitched primarily in the seventh and eighth innings last season, but it would not be a surprise to see him…