Spencer Turnbull
For another offseason pitching depth signing, Spencer Turnbull actually began his Phillies tenure on a strong note in 2024. He made the starting rotation out of spring training when veteran Taijuan Walker landed on the IL due to a right shoulder impingement. Turnbull did not disappoint as he went a stellar 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA and 0.84 WHIP, giving up just six earned runs with 10 walks and 36 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings pitched over six starts.
However, despite his success, Turnbull was relegated to the bullpen in May upon the reinstatement of Walker from the IL. He ended up struggling more in that new role, posting a 4.26 ERA and 1.42 WHIP while yielding runs in five of his 10 relief appearances. When Turnbull was finally given another opportunity to start when Walker headed to the IL again in late June, his chance ended after one start as Turnbull himself went down with a right lat strain.
Turnbull has yet to return to action with the Phillies after suffering a setback in August during the rehab process. Despite currently progressing in his recovery, his timeline for his return is still yet unknown, but he could still make the postseason if all goes well.
However, the fact that he has been out of game action for almost three months now, added to the fact he had struggled previously in a relief role which is where he will likely fit in if he makes the playoff roster, his actual chances of seeing time this postseason does not seem high at this moment.