There’s been plenty of discussion surrounding the Phillies bullpen this winter, and chatter picked up this past weekend as Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Some people think the Phillies haven’t done enough in the bullpen. The club signed Jordan Romano and Joe Ross, both right-handers, to one-year deals earlier this offseason. The bullpen will look different in 2025, especially from the right side.
A sense of uneasiness is normal when talking about any bullpen. Relief pitching is volatile. Bullpen reconfiguration after a strong season can create more uneasiness. Nobody likes change.