IMPACT MOVE: Philadelphia Phillies Add Brad Keller to Boost Bullpen FIREPOWER In Leverage Innings

The Philadelphia Phillies land hard-throwing righty Brad Keller to upgrade their bullpen, signaling a new era of late-inning dominance. Can Dave Dombrowski’s latest moves finally give the Phillies the relief depth they've been lacking—and will the revamped bullpen be enough to keep up with NL rivals like the Dodgers? Connor Thomas breaks down Keller’s fit and contract, projects the new bullpen hierarchy alongside Jose Alvarado and Jhoan Duran, and questions the stability of Philadelphia’s outfield after Adolis Garcia’s addition. The episode tackles Dave Dombrowski’s surprising statements about the outfield’s readiness, weighs potential trade scenarios involving Nick Castellanos, and examines options at catcher and second base. As the Phillies’ offseason heats up, Connor Thomas asks: Has Philadelphia done enough to stay in the World Series hunt, or are crucial roster holes still unaddressed? 0:00 — Phillies Sign Brad Keller Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ impactful bullpen addition, Brad Keller. He covers Keller’s contract, pitching profile, and fit within the team’s high-leverage relief strategy. 10:26 — Dombrowski’s Outfield Comments Discussion shifts to Dave Dombrowski’s recent remarks about the Phillies outfield being “pretty much set” after the Adolis Garcia move. Connor Thomas analyzes the plan, possible platoon options, and whether fans should trust the front office statements. 22:48 — What’s Left This Offseason Connor Thomas explores what else the Phillies need to address. Focus on catcher (J.T. Realmuto), possible trades (Nick Castellanos), and minor tweaks remaining before spring training. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our members-only Discord , and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.