"One trade candidate mentioned by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand who could make sense for the Phillies is Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, who hit 20 home runs in 2025 and has significant offensive potential despite poor defense behind the plate," DeRosa wrote.

J.T. Realmuto is up next. Now that the Phillies have achieved their top offseason goal -- re-signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber \-\- they can turn their attention to Realmuto. The veteran catcher is a free agent after seven seasons with the club,

It's no secret that the end of the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 season was in large part due to offensive slumping, but relief pitching continued to be an issue.

Both Kwan and Marsh are good defensive left fielders. Marsh has been average at best in center, while the Guardians have been reluctant to move Kwan to center, which seems odd considering how good he’s been in left, and center is considered a far more important position.

The Philadelphia Phillies didn't think this righty was worth a 40-man roster spot, but they probably didn't want him gone altogether.

Schwarber's teammates and coaches appreciated his leadership, work ethic and character. He has embraced them in turn.

McCambley spent time in the Marlins' organization. The Phillies lost right-hander Griff McGarry in the draft to the Nationals, but added minor leaguers Austin Murr and Evan Gates.

According to Bowden, the Rangers and D-Backs are "listening" on Seager and Marte, while Philadelphia is "begging someone to take" Castellanos.

The procedure involves drawing blood, treating it with a laser and ozone, and then reentering it into the body but is not FDA approved.

The Phillies have the No. 36 pick in the first round of next year’s MLB draft, the result of spending over the luxury tax threshold for multiple years. In its recent first-round mock draft, Baseball America (subscription required) found the Phillies a potential answer in Christian Brothers High School catcher Will Brick out of Memphis.