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Report: Philadelphia Phillies Showing Interest in Former Mets Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly showing interest in former New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo.
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Report: Philadelphia Phillies Showing Interest in Former Mets Pitcher
Report: Philadelphia Phillies Showing Interest in Former Mets Pitcher

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The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to continue adding to their roster this winter with the bullpen seemingly becoming the focus.

Per a report from the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Phillies are interested in adding free agent and former New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo. The hang up appears to be that Lugo still sees himself as a starter while Philadelphia would want to acquire his services for the bullpen.

Lugo struggled mightily in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, the last time he started a game. HIs 5.15 ERA over 36.2 innings pitched and seven starts saw his role reduced to a member of the bullpen. 

Since his change in role, Lugo has pitched to a 3.56 ERA over the course of 111.1 innings pitched that has spanned both the 2021 and 2022 MLB seasons.

At age-33, it seems unlikely that Lugo will be able to find a job starting on a contender, especially given his successes out of the bullpen. If he is willing to remain in the bullpen, then he could be a great fit for Philadelphia who need to add a few more external options.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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