Phillies Explore Blockbuster Trades, Free Agency Ahead 2025 Season

The Philadelphia Phillies, despite a strong 2025 season, face significant challenges with their outfield, prompting calls for aggressive offseason moves. Key players like Nick Castellanos, Brandon Marsh, and Max Kepler have underperformed, with Kepler set to become a free agent. The Phillies have been linked to several high-profile outfield targets, including Adolis García of the Texas Rangers, Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees, and Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians, all noted for their defensive and offensive capabilities. Additionally, the team may look to bolster its catching position by pursuing Baltimore Orioles' prospect Adley Rutschman as a potential replacement for free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto. The Phillies are also eyeing the possibility of acquiring star free agent Alex Bregman, which could lead to positional adjustments involving players like Alec Bohm. With president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski at the helm, Philadelphia is expected to remain active in trades and free agency to address these needs and aim for a deep playoff run despite losing Zack Wheeler for the season.