The Philadelphia Phillies are currently spending the remainder of their offseason playing the waiting game.
It makes sense that the front office is happy with the roster they have going into the season.
They have played in two consecutive Autumn Classics and are one victory away from earning their third straight NLCS participation.
The Phillies may still be searching for additions, though.
Jakob Junis and Phil Maton, two remaining pitchers, were connected to Philadelphia as guys the front office is keeping an eye on.
Although they were unable to acquire Jordan Hicks and Robert Stephenson, two of their prior bullpen targets, it was evident that they were at least somewhat interested in adding players to their relief staff.
However, Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer believes both Maton and Junis will wind up with different teams in free agency, meaning the Phillies will miss out on them.
Maton, who has been with the Houston Astros for the past three years, is expected to sign with the N
The Yankees have also missed out on some targets this offseason, so they could overpay for the right-hander to ensure they land a piece at this stage of free agency.
Junis is predicted to land with another AL East team in the Boston Red Sox.
They’ve had an abysmal winter compared to expectations and have to add someone on their roster.
This would be disappointing for Philadelphia if these predictions come true and they whiff on another set of relievers.
They are clearly in the market to land another player, if not multiple.V
Brad Wakai received his journalism degree from Penn State University. He worked at the student radio station as an undergrad, covering a variety of Penn State sports programmes, including football, baskPhiladelphia Philliesetball, volleyball, soccer and other games.
