No. 3: Relief Pitcher Mike Minor
Relief pitcher Mike Minor had his 2018, $10 million option declined by the Kansas City Royals, making him a free agent this season that Philadelphia could and should be interested in.
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Last season, the bullpen was a major factor as to why the Phillies couldn’t hold onto leads and win the ballgame. To say the least, it was one of the worst bullpens to start the year. Minor, who is 29 years old, could be one of those guys who contributes to turning the bullpen around and making it one of the best in the league.
Minor finished the 2016-2017 season with a 2.55 ERA and win-loss record of 6-6. He pitched just 77.2 innings, and struck out 88 batters. Minor collected six saves and 17 holds with the Royals.
2017 was the first time minor pitched in the major-leagues since 2014 after missing two years due to injury. That missed time brings some risk, but Minor showed a second life in the bullpen with Kansas City this year.