Philadelphia Phillies We head into the offseason trying to find ways to improve this very talented group in 2024.

Even though the Phillies had a lot of talent last season, they fell short of their goals and were truly disappointing in the playoffs, winning just one game.

in defeat New York MetsOne of the glaring problems for Philadelphia was the bullpen. Despite being one of the best units in baseball throughout the year, that did not translate into success in the playoffs.

Currently, the two key members of the bullpen are both Carlos Estevez and free agents. jeff hoffmanand based on their struggles in the postseason, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the unit completely shaken up.

Lately, Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report He predicted the Phillies would sign World Series champion Blake Treinen to a one-year, $10 million deal.

“Blake Treinen turns 37 during the 2025 season, so he could be limited to a one-year deal. He doesn’t throw as hard as he used to, but his four-pitch mix (sweeper, four-seam fastball, cutter and sinker) still gives him enough deception to be a top reliever. Whether “Whether he’s a shortstop or a practice man, Treinen will be in demand this summer from teams with World Series aspirations.”

Although it’s not the same shooter AthleticsTreinen was a big part of the success Los Angeles Dodgers With a 1.93 ERA in the regular season and a 2.19 ERA in the playoffs, the 37-year-old was a reliable and dependable weapon out of the bullpen for Dave Roberts.

But even though he’s had a great season, he’s getting older towards this point.

Due to his age, a lucrative one-year deal makes sense for him because teams won’t want to sign him long term.

For the veteran right-hander, appearing in a major role would likely be what he desires in free agency, and the Phillies could certainly offer him that.

As it stands, adding Treinen could move him closer to starting the season in Philadelphia.

Despite his age, the veteran is still one of the best free agents available this summer and would be a great fit for the Phillies.