The Philadelphia Phillies faced a disappointing end to their season, with their bullpen's struggles highlighted by a staggering 11.37 ERA in the National League Division Series. President Dave Dombrowski described this performance as an anomaly and expressed confidence in the bullpen's core heading into 2025.

Key players like Carlos Estévez and Jeff Hoffman, both set to hit free agency, are uncertain about their futures. The Phillies are also exploring potential reinforcements, including right-handed relievers on the free-agent market.