Phillies Stay or Go: Tim Mayza
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 07: Tim Mayza #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Lucas Casel/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Yes, we all know who Tim Mayza is.
He was brought up in September when the roster expanded after being claimed off waivers from the Pirates, and threw 7.1 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and a homer while striking out seven. In his final two appearances, he tossed two scoreless frames against the Marlins and Twins, which earned him a NLDS roster spot over Lou Trivino.
The left-handed reliever could fit in a southpaw-short Phillies bullpen next season. Tanner Banks, Matt Strahm, and Jose Alvarado are the only lefties in there now. Mayza is also very good against left-handed hitting.
Mayza was on the injured list for much of 2025 with a left lat and teres major strain, and while he did post a 1.52 ERA in 53.1 innings in 2023 with the Blue Jays, those days might be long gone for the 33-year-old from Allentown.
FINAL VERDICT: GO
Benjamin Goldstein
Benjamin has been covering Philly Sports for Philly Sports Reports since 2017. He is a podcaster, writer, and founder of Philly Sports Reports. Benjamin is also an intern at the WBCB Sports Network on 1490AM. Through Philly Sports Reports, Benjamin has gotten the opportunity to meet Phillies owner John Middleton in his suite and be honored as the Philadelphia sports fan of the week for KYW News Radio. He hopes to be reporting on Philly sports as a full-time job in the future.
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