Phillies Brace for Pivotal Offseason Roster Decisions

The Philadelphia Phillies face a pivotal offseason as they seek to improve their roster following a disappointing postseason exit against the New York Mets. Key decisions include whether to re-sign setup man Jeff Hoffman and All-Star reliever Carlos Estévez, both of whom are free agents and crucial to their bullpen strategy. The Phillies' bullpen was strong during the regular season but faltered in the playoffs, highlighting the need for potential upgrades. Philadelphia is also exploring options for their fifth starting rotation spot and potential offensive boosts. The Phillies have already made minor moves, such as trading utility man Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels and signing reliever Cody Stashak to a minor league deal. Meanwhile, the New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Dylan Covey, marking their first offseason move.