PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' bullpen needs to build a better bridge from the starting rotation to closer Jhoan Duran before Opening Day 2027. They are bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms from this past season. Phillies president…
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed left-handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza to a one-year contract, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Thursday. The team officially confirmed the deal on Friday as they aim to solidify their bullpen bridge to closer Jhoan Duran ahead of the 2027 season.
Mayza, 34, recorded a 3.48 ERA across a career-high 67 1/3 innings in 60 appearances during the 2026 campaign. Originally claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh in August 2025, the local native finished second among Phillies relievers with 1.5 WAR.
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