“I still like our group, our core group of guys, going into next year," he says of the relievers. It is unlikely, though, that both Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez will return.
The Phillies finished with a 7-6 record against the Mets in the regular season. The NLDS matchup could come down to the Mets momentum — and how well the Phillies hit left-handed pitching.
A shoulder injury derailed Turnbull’s strong season in June. Now he’s healthy and anxious to be a part of playoff celebrations after missing the Phillies’ first one.
Suárez has a 5.74 ERA over his seven starts since returning from the injured list. The Phillies will use the week off to give him as many reps as possible.