The Phillies totally revamped their bullpen around the trade deadline last season and it helped turn their relief corps around as they won 96 games and earned a first-round bye in the NL.

Of course when October arrived, the offense didn't come to play against the Dodgers and they made another early exit.

There are five key relievers set to return and claim a spot in the 2026 pen. The other three jobs will be up for grabs, or will go to free agents this offseason.

Jhoan Duran and Orion Kerkering are returning righties, while Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Tanner Banks will be back from the left-hand side. After that, arms like Max Lazar, Daniel Robert, Seth Johnson and Michael Mercado will be jockeying to earn a spot in spring training.

If we operate under the assumption that a longman

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