They don't often change for the reason that the Phillies closer role is changing, which is that the top guy in the pecking order, Jose Alvarado, failed a PED test. He's suspended for 80 regular season games and also the postseason.

Bautista would've been an upgrade to the Phillies bullpen even with Alvarado active.

Strahm’s response, though brief, clearly defends Kerkering and calls out Kaney for raising concerns.