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Phillies Designate Veteran Pitcher for Assignment To Active Max Lazar
- Max Lazar was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Lehigh Valley to begin his rehab assignment finished.
- Zach Pop was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Lazar.
- Lazar contributed 41.1 innings with a 4.79 ERA in 2025, highlighting bullpen depth.
- Pop posted a 3.68 ERA over 7.1 innings before his DFA, signaling a trade-off in roster moves.
- The Phillies stressed the bullpen strength, with Duran and Kerkering anchoring late innings.
- Lazar could be first to receive a promotion if bullpen reinforcement is needed.
- The Phillies returned Lazar from rehab, reinstated him, and optioned him to Lehigh Valley before the Dodgers game.
- Phillies bullpen includes Duran, Kerkering, Keller, and Alvarado as components of late-game strength.
- Chase Shugart emerged as a strong contributor for the bullpen this season.
- Tanner Banks has struggled, posting a 6.41 ERA in 20 appearances.
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