Phillies promote reliever Alex McFarlane to support struggling bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to promote reliever Alex McFarlane, who has a 2.06 ERA, to the Majors. This call-up comes amid bullpen struggles and a taxing pitching performance, as the team threw 208 pitches in their recent loss to the New York Mets. McFarlane, 25, previously called up but did not play, is expected to be available for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will likely provide a fresh option in the bullpen to help the struggling pitching staff.

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