For the second consecutive year, the Philadelphia Phillies have been crowned the National League East winners. To exact revenge for their NLDS defeat to the New York Mets in the previous season’s postseason, they have put themselves in the driver’s seat.
The Phillies may receive another first-round bye if they win a few more games and the San Diego Padres or Los Angeles Dodgers lose a few more. Since they could provide certain athletes with much-needed rest, it would be perfect.
Philadelphia needs to begin considering their postseason roster. The supporters are eager to watch their team win its first World Series championship since 2008 after some devastating losses in prior seasons.
Phillies reliever’s postseason spot in jeopardy after landing on IL
Jordan Romano is now on the injured list, which puts his postseason place in doubt. He was admitted there more than two weeks ago due to inflammation in his right finger.
However, his postseason berth could be in doubt based just on his performance this season. Matt Gravel of That Ball’s Outta Here contends that he ought to be excluded off the postseason roster since he has not been a dependable arm for Philadelphia.
“The Phillies must take into account Romano’s difficulties this season when deciding whether to include him on their roster if he is fit enough to throw by the beginning of the playoffs. He has given up multiple runs in far too many of his outings this season. Instead of a healthy Romano, the club would be better suited with Trivino, Mayza, or Lazar on its postseason roster.
Max Lazar, Tim Mayza, or Lou Trivino would be better choices, according to Gravel. Whether Romano is well or not, they ought to be called in his place.
