It’s tough to say the Philadelphia Phillies should move on from any of their top existing players on the current roster who aren’t free agents, but anything is possible in Major League Baseball.
There remains uncertainty about what the Phillies truly want to do with their payroll, but according to the latest from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, it sounds like it might be an issue this winter.
According to Gelb, that’s why somebody like Matt Strahm could be available.
“This is why league sources said the Phillies have entertained potential trade proposals for Matt Strahm, one of the most effective lefty relievers in MLB over the past few seasons. He’ll make $7.5 million in 2026 — again not a large sum but meaningful if the Phillies can pair it with other savings to redeploy into their payroll.
“Bohm and Strahm would be the two realistic trade candidates most likely to fetch the Phillies something useful in return, while providing financial relief,” he wrote.
Over the past few years, Strahm has been one of the more consistent arms in the Phillies’ bullpen, even helping them save games at times.
In the 2024 campaign, he was as good as any left-hander in baseball, posting a 1.87 ERA while striking out 79 hitters in 62.2 innings.
He wasn’t as dominant throughout the 2025 campaign, but he still posted a 2.95 ERA and struck out 70 hitters in 62.1 innings.
Strahm would be one of the better relievers moved in baseball this winter if the Phillies decide to go in that direction.
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