Phillies updated top five 2018 All-Star Game candidates

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Rhys Hoskins #17 after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on May 11, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Rhys Hoskins #17 after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on May 11, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 19: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the ninth inning during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on June 19, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cardinals won 7-6. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Seranthony Dominguez

A year after reliever Pat Neshek was the Phillies’ lone representative in the All-Star Game, another Philadelphia bullpen arm could be representing the team.

Seranthony Dominguez has become Gabe Kapler’s go-to reliever in the first month and a half of his major-league career. His rise to the majors from Double-A this year is well-documented. With the rest of the bullpen struggling, Dominguez as emerged as the top reliever.

Dominguez has given up just four runs and three walks in 22.1 innings this year, striking out 29 batters. Among NL relievers with 20 or more innings pitched this year, he ranks 12th in ERA, fourth in strikeout-to-walk ratio, second in WHIP, and fifth in fielding-independent pitching. His ability to pitch multiple innings in close games could give him an added boost over other potential All-Star relievers.

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