Gomez could be bumped from the closer role before the end of the season, the News Journal's Meghan Montemurro reports.
Manager Pete Mackanin has suggested previously that Gomez would remain his closer, but after Gomez allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while recording just two outs Tuesday, the manager seemed to change his tune. Regression has come hard and fast for Gomez, whose ERA has climbed from 2.97 to 4.03 in nine September appearances. Hector Neris is the best reliever in the Phillies' bullpen and the obvious choice to replace Gomez if Mackanin does in fact make a move.