Phillies bullpen struggles amid scrutiny of Don Mattingly's management decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen is under increasing scrutiny as they approach the postseason. Interim manager Don Mattingly's management has raised concerns about the excessive warmups without actual game appearances. Reports indicate that relievers are warming up more frequently, which could be contributing to their inconsistent performances. With not much margin for error, the Phillies need to address their bullpen strategy ahead of October.
- •Phillies relievers acknowledge warming up more frequently under Mattingly.
- •Concerns about bullpen fatigue and inconsistency are growing.
- •Mattingly's bullpen decisions face scrutiny with postseason approaching.
- •Orion Kerkering was recently demoted, adding uncertainty to the relief corps.
- •Jhoan Duran is relied upon as the closer, requiring careful management.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Relievers Respond To Don Mattingly’s Confounding Bullpen Management
"The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen offered a response on the interim manager’s odd decision to put extra wear on their arms.
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