On Wednesday, the Phillies acquired pitcher Nolan Hoffman in a trade with the Rangers and added him to their 40-man roster.

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The Phillies added reliever Nolan Hoffman from the Rangers for cash. Can his strikeout stuff earn him a shot in Philly’s bullpen this season?