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Phillies: Healthy mysteries ahead for 2020’s NL East

By Tal Venada

After his first three outings, Robertson was finally getting big outs before his season-ending injury. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images.
After his first three outings, Robertson was finally getting big outs before his season-ending injury. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. /
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Morgan will again receive the call in a setup role for the Phillies. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. /

Phillies hurlers:

Although four outfielders missed 10 months, seven Phillies pitchers had 30.5 months of absence. And Jake Arrieta was the only starter in the group, but he was on the IL for only two months. However, he likely worked through bone spurs (elbow) for six weeks prior to his IL stint.

Despite missing a half season, Adam Morgan was first with 19 holds and 36 acceptable outings out of 40 total: 90 percent. Seranthony Dominguez only made 27 appearances in the first two months: 20 were acceptable for 74.1 percent. Meanwhile, Neshek lost 3.5 months and had only 19 outings.

Phillies pitchers IL:

  • Robertson: 6 months.
  • Hunter: 6 months.
  • Arano: 6 months.
  • Dominguez: 4 months.
  • Neshek: 3.5 months.
  • Morgan: 3 months.
  • Arrieta: 2 months.
  • Total: 30.5 months.

Many fans were unhappy with the pen, but David Robertson, Tommy Hunter and Arano pitched a total of 16 2/3 innings combined. Basically, they lost the entire summer, but all three may be back in ’20. And while Hunter and Arano will open the 162 with the Phils, Robertson is a stretch-drive possibility.

To sum up, the Braves lost four months to the Nationals’ five months and the Mets’ 19 months for a tally of 28, while the red pinstripes missed 40.5 months. But what are poor substitutes for a managing partner, a president, a GM, a skipper, his coaching staff, or other scapegoats? Injuries!

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