Predicting 4 Phillies Free Agents Who Won’t Be Back

This year’s MLB trade deadline looked solid for Dave Dombrowski, but ended up being a disaster. Not a single player who was acquired was on the NLWC roster, whether it was due to injury or ineffectiveness.

Falling into the latter category was left-handed relief pitcher Brooks Raley. Acquired from the New York Mets, his production fell off a cliff with Philadelphia. He had an ERA of 7.94 in 11.1 innings of work after producing a 1.96 ERA in 41.1 innings with the Mets.

Expected to help stabilize the bullpen from the left side, Raley quickly played himself out of a role with the team, heading into free agency on a low note.

3. Adolis Garcia

The Phillies have been searching for outfield help for years. Last offseason, it led them to Adolis Garcia, but a shoulder injury cut his 2026 campaign short. Before being sidelined, he was struggling with the bat.

With hopes of rediscovering his power stroke, Garcia was a liability, striking out 84 times in 259 plate appearances. He had a 61 OPS+, which would have been the worst single-season mark of his career.

What he did do well was provide an impact defensively, something the team was lacking. He was also a strong presence in the clubhouse, but that isn’t enough to bring him back.

2. Jose Alvarado

There have been some dominant campaigns from Jose Alvarado during his tenure in Philadelphia, but it has likely come to an end. The 80-game suspension he served in 2025 and his underwhelming performance in 2026 are enough reasons not to count on him being brought back for another season.

He had -0.4 bWAR in 2026 with a 5.86 ERA. His final two outings of the regular season both lasted for one out with three earned runs given up.

1. Alec Bohm

This was the toughest prediction to make. Right-handed hitters who are run-producers are becoming difficult to find. Alec Bohm finished the season on a high note, but it's hard to envision how he fits, especially if Luis Arraez, who is also a free agent, is re-signed.

Asking Bryce Harper to play the outfield full-time to accommodate both isn’t feasible over a 162-game season. If he is locked in at first base, there isn’t anywhere for Bohm to play with Kyle Schwarber as the designated hitter, unless the team moves on from their best infielder defender, Bryson Stott.

Bohm certainly earned himself a nice payday with how well he performed after a historically poor start, but it is hard to envision it coming from the Phillies unless there are major changes made to the roster to accommodate him. His defense was much better at first base than at third base.