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The Philadelphia Phillies were linked to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, allowing Bryce Harper to move back to the outfield.
David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for the Mets, said the front office considers pitching talent at the major league level sufficient to weather an injury to a starter.
How aggressively will front office chief Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies be in adding to their bullpen? With reliable relief pitching always at a premium, Bowden surmises in the same article that the Tigers and Cubs will also be in strong pursuit of mercenary arms.
The Philadelphia Phillies are locked into a tight race with the New York Mets, and the Washington Nationals could hold the key to taking control of the division.