Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan DuranThe Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated in the National League Wild Card Series last season, and they may feel pressure to be aggressive in free agency as their championship window closes.Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are not getting any younger, and it’s hard to tell how much longer this roster can continue to play at a high level. The Phillies have some clear needs, and adding a reliable lefty in the bullpen is one of them.According to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, the Phillies will be in the market for a setup lefty in the bullpen. Jhoan Duran is about as good as it gets in the ninth inning, and the team has righties they trust to set him up. However, sometimes the lineup dictates the need for a southpaw in the eighth inning.If the Phillies want a lefty setup man, the perfect one is a free agent: Adrian Morejon. He received a qualifying offer from the San Diego Padres, but figures to land a multi-year deal somewhere.Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand new baseball lifestyle brand!He was an All-Star in 2025 and was a huge part of what many considered the best bullpen in baseball this year. He posted a 2.83 ERA pitching in front of Mason Miller.In the last three years, he has posted a 2.58 ERA in 211 games. He has recorded 248 strikeouts in that span as well. The Phillies could really shorten games if they had him and Duran for the final six outs. If they want to know what that would look like, they can just look at how Miller and Morejon operated.Duran and Morejon would be just as good a duo.More MLB: Red Sox Reportedly Poach Yankees Triple-A Manager For Big League Staff
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