Overview
- The Athletic reported Thursday that outfielder Brandon Marsh had surgery on his left hand just above the wrist after the 2026 season.
- League sources told the report that Marsh played through the hand ailment for several months before the operation, and it is unclear whether the Phillies’ medical staff knew the full extent while he played.
- Marsh produced All-Star level numbers through June but then collapsed after the break, hitting .317 with an .868 OPS before July and .183 with a .507 OPS from July 1 to the season’s end.
- Those facts have pushed Marsh into offseason trade discussions according to league sources, with the Phillies telling other clubs their outfield picture is not settled and Marsh carrying one year of team control.
- Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said he did not know of any end-of-season surgeries, a gap that raises questions about internal disclosure and means teams will closely evaluate Marsh’s rehab and medical reports before making offers.