The Phillies are shoring up their bullpen by signing a former Braves first-round pick, a move that comes right after reliever Jose Alvarado got suspended. It’s a quick pivot to address pitching depth, especially with a divisional rival’s castoff who might still have upside.

What This Mean: Bullpen struggles can sink a team’s season, so the Phillies aren’t wasting time. Grabbing a former high draft pick—even one who didn’t pan out in Atlanta—is a low-risk bet that could pay off. For fans, it’s a sign the front office is being proactive, but whether this move actually fixes anything remains to be seen.