Phillies reportedly parting ways with $8.8M ace, potentially signaling all-in for top $400M target

Hunter Cookston

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The MLB offseason is officially underway, with players signing contracts at their next destinations. The Philadelphia Phillies are poised for a very interesting offseason, and it will be exciting to see who they bring back. With some veterans entering free agency, ESPN SportsCenter anchor Kevin Negandi thinks the team could look very different next season.

“I think this is the end of an era. I would anticipate some major changes ahead for the Phillies,” he posted.

The Phillies will be exploring all options this winter, including the possibility of trading Alec Bohm for additional defensive production.

“The Phillies seem determined to shake up their offense this offseason but they have only so many movable parts. Bryce Harper isn't going anywhere, Nick Castellanos is untradeable, and Trea Turner is not the problem. Third base is one position they could easily make a move, and I boldly predict that move involves shipping Alec Bohm elsewhere and bringing in a heavily subsidized Nolan Arenado to take over at the hot corner,” CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa wrote.

A major name this offseason is Ranger Suarez, who has been a reliable contributor for Philadelphia. However, it appears the team is likely to let him walk.

“The Phillies aren't expected to re-sign free-agent left-hander Ranger Suárez, and they're likely to be without ace Zack Wheeler, recovering from surgery to correct his thoracic outlet syndrome, at the onset of next season. Yet that doesn't mean the Phillies are in the market for another starter,” CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson wrote.

Philadelphia seems to be prioritizing other moves, such as potentially pursuing Kyle Tucker and bringing Kyle Schwarber back. The Phillies have multiple routes they could take this winter.

No matter the outcome, it seems Suarez’s days in Philadelphia are over. That is the harsh reality of the business side of baseball for Suarez.

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