Phillies Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?

Once the World Series comes to an end, a big offseason for the Philadelphia Phillies is on the horizon.

Their aging core and rapidly closing window require a remarkable offseason from Dave Dombrowski to return the team to genuine World Series contention.

The club has already made some big changes to their coaching staff, letting go of hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson. Interim manager Don Mattingly was also officially named the manager, with the Phillies announcing a two-year deal for the skipper.

Philadelphia’s lineup and bullpen will certainly look different following another season without winning a postseason round. The first step in revamping the roster is deciding which free agents the club will retain, and which they will let walk.

Multiple players the Phillies considered key pieces are set to hit free agency this offseason. Their class is headlined by Alec Bohm and Luis Arraez, two players who logged most of the team’s games as the cleanup hitters behind Bryce Harper.

Bullpen pieces such as left-handed pitchers José Alvarado and Brooks Raley are also entering the market. After another disappointing season, and multiple contributors needing new contracts, Dombrowski is set for some tough decisions.

Alec Bohm

2026 Stats: 155 G, .249/.315/.383, 15 HR, 2 SB, 88 RBI, 90 wRC+, 0.2 fWAR

The Phillies’ former top prospect and third overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft has finally reached the end of club control. Bohm debuted in the 2020 season, where he appeared in 44 games. In that campaign, he hit .338 with an .881 OPS and a 138 wRC+.

As the Rookie of the Year runner-up, Philadelphia was very hopeful that this was the beginning of a very successful career with the club. The subsequent season, Bohm produced at the level of a replacement player. He hit .247 with a .647 OPS, good for a 0.0 fWAR.

Bohm struggled to live up to the hype until 2024. He earned the honor of starting at third base for the National League in the All-Star Game, with a .295 average and an .830 OPS. Once again, he struggled to maintain that production, hitting .251 with a .681 OPS the rest of the way. His poor performance carried into the postseason, where he had just one hit in 13 at-bats.

That’s the story of Alec Bohm’s time in Philadelphia. Hot stretches, but never enough to establish himself as a truly elite player. In his contract year, he posted just a 0.2 fWAR. With Harper likely to make the move back to first base, infield prospects Bryan Rincon and Aidan Miller on the verge of the big leagues, and Trea Turner and Bryson Stott taking up two other slots, Bohm’s services are no longer needed.

Verdict: Go

Luis Arraez

2026 Stats (with PHI): 46 G, .278/.309/.369, 2 HR, 0 SB, 21 RBI, 82 wRC+, 0.3 fWAR

When the Phillies made the move at the trade deadline to acquire Arraez, his fit with the team was very questionable. The club needed a right-handed power-hitting outfielder, and they acquired a left-handed contact-hitting infielder. The deal required a shuffle of the club’s entire defensive alignment.

Philadelphia opted to use Arraez as the cleanup hitter, while slotting Kyle Schwarber at leadoff. Stott shifted to third base, Bohm to first base, and Harper back to right field. To move several key everyday players to different positions, and shake up the order of the lineup, it should be for a true impact player. Arraez was not that.

Of course, Arraez is more of an old school hitter, but even his batting average took a nearly 50-point dip in his move from the Giants to the Phillies. His overall offensive production was not good, generating just an 82 wRC+ while hitting behind Harper and in front of Bohm, who was hot in the second half.

Overall, Arraez had his best season since 2023, and he also played elite defense for really the first time in his career. He’ll likely be seeking a longer-term deal this offseason with a pretty substantial AAV. Considering the Phillies’ defensive alignment, along with their needs this offseason, letting him walk makes the most sense.

Verdict: Go

Adolis García

2026 Stats: 67 G, .195/.270/.329, 7 HR, 3 SB, 21 RBI, 63 wRC+, 0.0 fWAR

Prior to the 2026 season, the Phillies inked García to a one-year deal. Philadelphia was hopeful he could provide them some power from the right-hand side and some stability in their outfield.

Unfortunately for both parties, García’s season was cut short due to a lat injury. He was not producing much for the Phillies at the plate despite being an everyday player, but he still provided them a boost defensively in right field.

The Phillies, though, were signing García to take a chance on him being able to turn back the clock to his 2023 performance. He posted an .836 OPS that season along with a 128 wRC+, and a legendary postseason run. Philadelphia’s postseason offensive struggles, especially in the outfield, are no secret. They were optimistic he would help solve that.

García’s bat was not good enough when he was fully healthy. The Phillies should be looking to make a big splash in their outfield, which would allow the 33-year-old to walk.

Verdict: Go

José Alvarado

2026 Stats: 68 G, 58.1 IP, 5.86 ERA, 10.8 K/9, 4.8 BB/9, 3.82 FIP, 0.6 fWAR

Alvarado was a mainstay in the club’s bullpen for several years, but his 2026 performance was not what either side expected from him.

The flamethrowing left-hander had already lost some favor with the Phillies after he got popped with an 80-game suspension for PEDs, which rendered him ineligible for the 2025 postseason. Philadelphia was confident he would be a key setup man for Duran from the left side this season.

The Phillies stuck with their longtime reliever this season, trotting him out there 68 times despite his season-long struggles. Alvarado’s 5.86 ERA does not tell the full story, as he posted a 3.83 FIP and 4.10 xERA.

Philadelphia’s bullpen left a lot to be desired in 2026, and it needs a revamping ahead of the 2027 season. If the Phillies can get Alvarado back on a cheap deal, with the expectation of him being a lower leverage arm, then an agreement makes sense. If not, a change of scenery could benefit both sides.

Verdict: Go

Edmundo Sosa

2026 Stats: 84 G, .247/.283./429, 9 HR, 4 SB, 44 RBI, 89 wRC+, 0.8 fWAR

A fan favorite in Philadelphia, Sosa is set to hit the open market this offseason. Sosa has been a key utility player for the Phillies since their acquisition of him at the 2022 trade deadline.

Sosa had his worst offensive season since joining the Phillies in 2026, but his second half showed why he has been so beloved by the fanbase since his arrival. After the All-Star break, Sosa hit .298 with an .866 OPS. His red-hot second half coupled with Arraez’s injury resulted in him playing in all three postseason games. He was 2-for-7 with a double in October.

Sosa’s career overall has taken off since he arrived in Philadelphia. He hit .260 with a .746 OPS in his five seasons with the club. He’s appeared in games at second base, third base, shortstop, and left field this season for the club.

Despite the many pieces of the puzzle the Phillies have to decipher, bringing back Sosa as a utility player makes the most sense. Even if Rincon and Miller are both ready, Sosa is an excellent insurance option and someone Philadelphia could be comfortable with starting a large portion of their games.

Verdict: Stay

Brooks Raley

2026 Stats (with PHI): 16 G, 11.1 IP, 7.94 ERA, 8.7 K/9, 4.0 BB/9, 4.35 FIP, -0.3 fWAR

The Phillies’ need for a left-handed reliever at this past deadline stemmed from disappointing seasons from Alvarado, as well as Tanner Banks. Despite trading long-shot prospects for Raley, Philadelphia will feel like this one was a big loss.

The 38-year-old was a very reliable arm with the New York Mets this season, with a 1.96 ERA in 41.1 innings with the club prior to his deadline move. The Phillies were looking to get a similar level of production and slot him in as their left-handed setup man.

Raley gave up 10 runs in 11.1 innings with the Phillies. He walked five and surrendered four home runs in that small sample. His performance with the club was so poor that the Phillies, with an already struggling and thin bullpen, decided to leave him off the postseason roster entirely.

At his age, and with his performance in Philadelphia, it’s very likely he will walk in free agency.

Verdict: Go