This would be a very odd trade for the Red Sox to make this offseason.

This would be a very fascinating trade for the Phillies to make this offseason.

Money, money, money

Max Lazar is joining the Philadelphia Phillies after Orion Kerkering was optioned to Triple-A after disappointing outings with seven games left.

The Philadelphia Phillies have made the right move in sending Orion Kerkering to the minors.

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday after he posted an 18.69 ERA in his four appearances this month. The right-hander gave up four runs in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 10-3 loss to the New York Mets, after which interim manager Don Mattingly admitted he was concerned about the 25-year-old and uncertain where he could continue using him. Kerkering established himself as one of the Phillies’ most reliable set-up men by going 13-7 with a 2.78 ERA and four saves over the previous two seasons.

The Philadelphia Phillies have shaken things up in the midst of a rough stretch.

Don Mattingly admitted to a “pretty high degree of worry” after the Phillies optioned Orion Kerkering to Triple-A.

This roster move from the Phillies was one they had to make.