Overview
- President Dave Dombrowski said acquiring a starter is "not our highest priority" and emphasized seeking depth rather than top-of-market arms, per The Athletic.
- A new report cited by Forbes indicates the Phillies do not expect to bid on Suárez and are currently not in the rotation market.
- Newsweek reiterates Suárez's strong platform year at age 29 after an All-Star 2025 with a 3.20 ERA over 157.1 innings and 4.7 bWAR.
- The club projects a rotation of Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Taijuan Walker and Andrew Painter, with limited options beyond that group.
- Front-office attention is centered on re-signing slugger Kyle Schwarber, with any pitching additions expected to be lower-cost depth pieces.