The Reluctant Reclamation Project In recent years, the Philadelphia Phillies have made a series of high stakes bets on reclamation projects – pitchers and position players who once showed promise but now struggle to stay relevant.
Jackson Rutledge, a former first round pick, is the latest example of this trend. Rutledge arrived in Philadelphia with significant hype and a reputation as a talented right hander.
The Phillies were counting on their pitching infrastructure to unlock his potential.