Phillies promote Alex McFarlane, try something else

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2026: Alex McFarlane #47 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Toronto Blue Jays at BayCare Ballpark on March 21, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images When the team promoted Felix Reyes, it was almost a “let’s see what happens” moment since the offense has been so bad. Now, they’re going to try something with the bullpen.

Phillies have called up hard-throwing righty reliever Alex McFarlane straight from Double A. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) April 24, 2026 Sure, why not? McFarlane was shoving in Reading, on top of having some nice outings during spring training, so the logic to bring him up is there.

The worst that happens is that he struggles a bit and what, they lose? Like they haven’t been doing that lately.