Phillies option Alan Rangel to Triple-A, promote Alex McFarlane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies demoted reliever Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and promoted Alex McFarlane on August 11. Rangel recorded a 5.88 ERA in seven games this season, contributing to the bullpen's struggles, which included a 4.39 ERA and six blown saves since the All-Star break. McFarlane previously had a 2.06 ERA in 32 games for Lehigh Valley and threw a scoreless inning earlier this season with the Phillies. The team's bullpen issues have persisted despite recent acquisitions, and they are working to maintain their Wild Card position.
- •Rangel has a 5.88 ERA in seven games this season.
- •McFarlane had a 2.06 ERA at Triple-A prior to promotion.
- •Phillies bullpen has a 4.39 ERA and six blown saves since the All-Star break.
- •The team acquired relievers Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian at the trade deadline.
- •Phillies maintain a one-game lead for the National League's third Wild Card berth.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies demote reliever with 5.88 ERA in another bullpen shakeup
"It's the second straight day the Phillies have changed bullpen personnel
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