# Philadelphia Phillies bullpen roster adjustments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philadelphia-phillies-bullpen-roster-adjustments
> Updated: 2026-08-29T18:01:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken several steps to address pitching depth and bullpen shortages caused by injuries to players such as Caleb Kilian and Brad Keller.

In mid-August, the team optioned Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and promoted top prospect Alex McFarlane to the Major Leagues. By late August, the Phillies further bolstered their roster by signing right-hander Josh Winder to a two-year minor-league contract. During this period, McFarlane emerged as a reliable option, notably striking out Mike Trout with a 101 mph fastball.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Philadelphia Phillies bolster pitching depth with Winder signing and McFarlane emergence

The Philadelphia Phillies are bolstering their pitching depth by signing Josh Winder to a minor-league deal and seeing rising prospect Alex McFarlane solidify his role in the bullpen.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-phillies-bolster-pitching-depth-with-winder-signing-and-mcfarlane-emergence

### 2026-08-11: Philadelphia Phillies promote Alex McFarlane to MLB bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned pitcher Alan Rangel to Triple-A and promoted top prospect Alex McFarlane to the Major Leagues to bolster an overtaxed bullpen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-phillies-promote-alex-mcfarlane-to-mlb-bullpen

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