Lazar made 11 appearances for the Phillies in August and September, initially impressing by not allowing a run over his first 61⁄3 innings. However, he struggled in subsequent outings, giving up seven runs in his next 71⁄3 innings, which led to his option back to Triple-A on September 14. Despite his earlier performance, the Phillies opted for Allard in the bullpen for the NLDS, indicating they preferred a lefty to counter the Mets' lineup.

Max Lazar entered the game to relieve Seth Johnson, who struggled with early difficulties. With Johnson having given up six straight hits, Lazar was called upon with one out and a runner on second. This move reflected the team's need to stabilize the pitching after Johnson’s tough outing.

Max Lazar relief effort ended a tough outing for Seth Johnson, as Lazar allowed two runs to score in response to a seven-run third inning by the Marlins. Lazar faced significant pressure coming in and managed to navigate through the inning without allowing any further damage.

Max Lazar came in as a reliever for the Phillies during the game, allowing Arcia to extend the Braves' lead with a home run in the sixth inning. His performance highlighted the struggles of the bullpen during a game where the team failed to maintain momentum after previously rallying against Atlanta.

Max Lazar will rejoin the Phillies, providing an additional pitching option out of the bullpen as the team navigates a critical stretch of games. His presence could be significant as the team aims to strengthen their pitching depth during this pivotal homestand.