DONE DEAL: Philadelphia Phillies Shut Up another League done deal Despite their disappointing performance this past October in the postseason

Despite their disappointing October postseason showing, the Philadelphia Phillies remain one of the top teams in baseball. Firmly in win-now mode, the team is making strategic roster adjustments to prevent another late-season collapse.

This offseason has been centered on analyzing what went wrong against the New York Mets in the ALDS and finding solutions. So far, the Phillies have made promising moves to bolster their depth.

They traded with the Miami Marlins to acquire, strengthening an already formidable rotation. In free agency, they signed key man to a one-year deal to serve as the starting right fielder, while also adding reliever Jordan Romano on a one-year contract to fortify the bullpen. These moves suggest a clear strategy: betting on high-upside players to bounce back to their previous levels of excellence in 2025.

The Luzardo trade came at a cost, with the Phillies parting ways with two of their top prospects—shortstop Starlyn Cabo, ranked No. 4 in their system, and outfielder Emaarion Boyd, ranked No. 23.

While much of their minor league system remains a year or two away from contributing at the big league level, one name to watch is pitching prospect Jean Cabrera. According to MLB.com, Cabrera made the biggest leap in the organization during the 2024 season. The Phillies value him highly, as evidenced by his inclusion on the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.

Originally signed for just $10,000 in 2019, Cabrera steadily progressed through the minor leagues, advancing from High-A Jersey Shore to Double-A Reading in 2024. This performance propelled him from being unranked to No. 13 on the Phillies’ Top 30 prospects list. Following the Luzardo trade, Cabrera moved up to No. 12, trailing only Andrew Painter (No. 2) and Mick Abel (No. 5) among the team’s pitching prospects.

At just 23 years old, Cabrera shows significant potential. As he continues to develop physically, he could consistently hit 100 MPH on the radar gun. With two above-average secondary pitches and solid command, Cabrera is on track to become a reliable starting pitcher. If he struggles to handle a starter’s workload, he could quickly transition into a high-leverage bullpen role.