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The Philadelphia Phillies could seek some substantial changes this offseason.
According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Phillies "badly want to shake things up" following a first-round playoff elimination. That effort will reportedly entail them dangling two key starters on the trade market.
The Phillies are open to moving shortstop Trea Turner and outfielder Brandon Marsh. However, superstar sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber aren't available.
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Philadelphia may not find much of a trade market for Turner, who batted .242/.297/.378 in 2026. The three-time All-Star's future at shortstop is also a major question mark after he committed 21 errors with -17 Defensive Runs Saved.
Turner will make $27.27 million in each of the seven years remaining on his contract, which will end after he turns 40 in 2033. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently ranked Turner's deal as MLB's most untradeable contract.
Would someone defy that label to acquire a two-time batting champion who still tallied 19 home runs, 21 stolen bases, and 101 runs scored in a down year? It seems unlikely the Phillies would get much of a return, and Turner could also block any deal with his full no-trade clause.
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Marsh, meanwhile, has one more year of arbitration eligibility before he enters free agency. He made his first All-Star appearance after batting .301/.339/.490 in the first half but regressed mightily with a .184/.243/.259 slash line after the Midsummer Classic.
Although he hit a career-high 18 home runs in 2026, Marsh registered a modest .713 OPS a bit below his career .741 clip. The Phillies could move the 28-year-old this winter if they don't envision him in their long-term plans.
Then again, outfield is an offseason need even if Philadelphia retains Marsh. The Phillies could also seek a new third baseman if Alec Bohm signs elsewhere, and defense remains a sore spot for a team that's made five consecutive playoff appearances.
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