Phillies’ Former Pitcher Released By NL Contender After Just 3 Games

BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies’ Former Pitcher Released By NL Contender After Just 3 GamesByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 06:00am EDTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 25: The Philadelphia Phillies logo is pictured on a hat during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAfter the Philadelphia Phillies endured some criticism for bringing back largely the same group of veteran stars for this season and then falling behind in the division, the team answered with a big move.Though the Phillies are still relying on roster staples like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler, the team did cut ties with long-time manager Rob Thomson and promote bench coach Don Mattingly to take the helm.And the Phillies could also be willing to shuffle the bullpen this season as they search for the right mix of arms that can bring an elusive World Series championship.“Jose Alvarado's ERA is above six. Tanner Banks and Jonathan Bowlan have been bad. Kyle Backhus and Zack Pop are hurt,” Evan Macy noted for Philly Voice. “It's kind of floated under the radar with so many other things going on with this team, but the Phillies might want to start looking into promoting some of their top young arms, or trading for some bullpen help. With the offense steady and the starting pitchers playing well, the bullpen could become an Achilles heal quickly.”ForbesTigers’ Tarik Skubal Sends Dodgers Warning After $182 Million LossBy Peter ChawagaFormer Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Joe Ross Cut From New Team After Just 3 GamesThe Phillies’ bullpen has been a point of contention for fans in recent years, as the team has rotated through an ongoing cast of rejected relievers. Now the team has gotten an update on one of those recent members, as Joe Ross wa...