With the looming December lockout for MLB, the Philadelphia Phillies and plenty of other teams around baseball will be very active in the next month as they build their rosters during the 2026 offseason.
After seeing the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series with an elite defense, bullpen, and quality bat-to-ball skills, the Phillies have some work to do this offseason. So, as 2026 free agency begins, it’s time for the Phillies to make some roster moves.
Whether it’s signing a free agent, trading away a player to help elsewhere in the organization, or trading for some MLB talent, the Phillies will be making plenty of moves this November. With the offseason underway, this tracker will note every move the Phillies make over the next 30 days before a potential MLB lockout in December.
Phillies Hot Stove 2026: Latest news, trades, and signings
October 29: Seven players hit free agency
With the MLB offseason finally getting underway, the Phillies saw seven players hit free agency after their contracts with the team ran out.
Alec Bohm, Luis Arraez, Edmundo Sosa, Jose Alvarado, Brooks Raley, Adolis Garcia, and Nestor Cortes are all now free agents.
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Players Phillies release or designate for assignment
Garrett Stubbs, catcher: DFA
Top offseason needs for Phillies, best options available
The Phillies could use an outfielder at any of the three positions. Infield help can be focused on at third base, second base, or maybe even shortstop.
Starting rotation isn’t a need, but the Phillies do need to add some bullpen help with a few key options hitting free agency, and the uncertainty of Brad Keller for 2027.
Here are some of their best options on the open market this upcoming offseason:
- RP, Adrian Morejon
- OF, Randy Arozarena
- OF, Seiya Suzuki
- OF, Ian Happ
- 3B, Teruaki Sato
- 2B, Luis Arraez
- 2B, Brandon Lowe
- RP, David Bednar
- 2B, Jazz Chisholm
