The Philadelphia Phillies faced an unexpected early exit from the postseason, falling to the New York Mets in the National League Division Series. Despite a strong regular season, the team's World Series aspirations were dashed, prompting a reevaluation of their strategy for the offseason.

One bright spot was rookie relief pitcher Orion Kerkering, who excelled with a 2.29 ERA and played a crucial role in the bullpen. His performance in the playoffs was commendable, as he allowed only one run in 3.2 innings. As the Phillies look to improve, Kerkering's promising future in relief roles is a silver lining.