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MLB bullpens are under strain mid-season as teams grapple with injuries and inconsistent performance. The Phillies face particular pressure after bullpen failures cost them series, while other teams assess depth options and recovery timelines ahead of the All-Star break.
what's happening
·Helsley deals with right elbow discomfort during warmups, adding to injury concerns
·Phillies bullpen continues to struggle, losing series finale to Pirates 6-1
·Mets evaluate bullpen performance halfway through the 2026 season
·Phillies granted rare Friday off-day to rest overtaxed relief pitchers
·Teams exploring bullpen upgrades and roster adjustments before All-Star break
drawn from MLB.com, SNY, NBC Sports Philadelphia, The New York Times · updated 2h ago