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What do the Phillies need to do in 2018 to get a wild card?

By Kerry Kauffman

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 14: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 14, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 14: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on August 14, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /
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More consistent back end of bullpen

Hector Neris saved 26 games last season for the Phillies, but he lost five and was far too inconsistent. Joaquin Benoit had 14 holds, but had four losses and a 4.07 ERA before being traded to the Pirates. Luis Garcia was solid with 13 holds and a 2.65 ERA and could possibly be looked at as a closer.

The return of Pat Neshek, who had a 1.12 ERA in 43 games for the Phillies last season before being traded, should help solidify the back end of the bullpen. While this isn’t the worst area of the team, it’s difficult to make a serious push without a reliable closer.

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