Kerkering leading MLB in saves would be insane. It's certainly not the end all, be all, but CloserMonkey lists him as the Phillies' #3 high leverage guy right now behind Romano and Alvarado.
I reckon it'd take Romano being injured and/or sitting around his 2024 performance level as well as Alvarado sitting much closer to his 2024 than his 2022-2023 performance level. In the case Romano and Alvarado are both hurt and/or not performing well, the Phillies are more than likely buying a high leverage arm at the deadline as they did with Estevez in 2024 (Ryan Helsley?!). Just to muddy it up even more, the Phillies have been a closer-committee either by choice or necessity for a few years now--that would have to change. Finally, the lineup and rotation still have to create lots of save opportunities, though I think they will.
I like Kerkering a whole lot but 40+ saves is a microscopic needle to thread. Ultra bold prediction! Love the writing nonetheless. Thank you!
Ya, the Kerkerin one was is ludicrous, but I do think he has the best stuff in that bullpen. Phillies bullpen usage isn't ideal, so it will be tough. It was more to highlight Kerkering this season and how good I think he can be.
Would certainly love to see Greene win the MVP for my fantasy team - I’m as bullish on him as you are. Just wanted to say how much I love your work - I’m a religious follower!
Kerkering leading MLB in saves would be insane. It's certainly not the end all, be all, but CloserMonkey lists him as the Phillies' #3 high leverage guy right now behind Romano and Alvarado.
I reckon it'd take Romano being injured and/or sitting around his 2024 performance level as well as Alvarado sitting much closer to his 2024 than his 2022-2023 performance level. In the case Romano and Alvarado are both hurt and/or not performing well, the Phillies are more than likely buying a high leverage arm at the deadline as they did with Estevez in 2024 (Ryan Helsley?!). Just to muddy it up even more, the Phillies have been a closer-committee either by choice or necessity for a few years now--that would have to change. Finally, the lineup and rotation still have to create lots of save opportunities, though I think they will.
I like Kerkering a whole lot but 40+ saves is a microscopic needle to thread. Ultra bold prediction! Love the writing nonetheless. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words!
Ya, the Kerkerin one was is ludicrous, but I do think he has the best stuff in that bullpen. Phillies bullpen usage isn't ideal, so it will be tough. It was more to highlight Kerkering this season and how good I think he can be.
Would certainly love to see Greene win the MVP for my fantasy team - I’m as bullish on him as you are. Just wanted to say how much I love your work - I’m a religious follower!