The Philadelphia Phillies will have to make decisions about who to protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft on December 11. Eligible players must be added to the 40-man roster by November 19 to be protected. The Phillies have 37 players on their 40-man roster, leaving three available spots. Additional spots could be cleared as needed. Some of the players the Phillies have to make … [Read more...] about Phillies Face Tough Rule 5 Draft Decisions
MLB Insider Says Phillies Infielder Is On Trade Block
MLB insider at ESPN Jeff Passan wrote that Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm is on the trade block. Passan wrote the Phillies are “looking to shake up their team” this offseason. Bohm being traded would be a significant shakeup to the Phillies infield. It would not be shocking to see the Phillies trade other supporting role players this offseason as well. Bohm is under … [Read more...] about MLB Insider Says Phillies Infielder Is On Trade Block
Closer Expected To Be Highly Coveted Free Agent
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Carlos Estévez is going to be a highly coveted free agent. The Phillies acquired Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline. Now, he is one of the top free agents in the bullpen market. Jeff Hoffman is also a free agent, making the bullpen a top need for the Phillies this offseason. Spotrac projects that Estévez will receive a … [Read more...] about Closer Expected To Be Highly Coveted Free Agent
Phillies Name New General Manager with Famous Roots
Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports that Preston Mattingly, the son of former All-Star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Sam Fuld, the general manager since December 2020, is studying for his Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and will … [Read more...] about Phillies Name New General Manager with Famous Roots
Teams That Could Land Jeff Hoffman This Offseason
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman has an interesting list of potential landing spots. The Phillies will look to re-sign Hoffman this offseason. Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicted that Hoffman would not re-sign with the Phillies. Hoffman recorded a 3-3 record with a 2.17 ERA and a 2.52 FIP in 68 outings in 2024. Additionally, Hoffman had a 5.56 … [Read more...] about Teams That Could Land Jeff Hoffman This Offseason