The Philadelphia Phillies currently have the third-highest payroll in MLB, trailing only the Mets and Dodgers, with $279,332,617 committed for this season. As a result, Dave Dombrowski’s flexibility to make major additions has been somewhat restricted. He did swing a trade for Jesús Luzardo, and smaller moves like acquiring Max Kepler and Jordan Romano could … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies have made some offseason moves, though none as significant as many anticipated following their disappointing exit in the 2024 postseason. They signed relief pitcher Jordan Romano to a one-year deal to address the expected departures of Carlos Estévez and Jeff Hoffman. Additionally, outfielder Max Kepler also agreed to a one-year contract and … Read more
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 … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies made an unexpected move this offseason, signing outfielder to a one-year, $10 million contract. Despite having no prior experience in the role, he is set to become the everyday left fielder, while Brandon Marsh shifts back to center. The decision has left many fans puzzled, and for good reason. Kepler, like Marsh, … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies made an intriguing outfield acquisition, signing to a one-year, $10 million deal, as reported by MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki and Mark Feinsand, with confirmation from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Outfield depth has been a significant focus for the Phillies this offseason, and it remains uncertain whether additional moves are forthcoming. Kepler, who previously spent … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies made a puzzling move on Thursday night, aiming to strengthen their outfield. As reported by multiple outlets, including ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Phillies signed 31-year-old outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million contract. Kepler is coming off a season with the Minnesota Twins where he slashed .253/.302/.380, hit just eight home … Read more
