Overview
- Multiple outlets report Philadelphia has shown interest in free agent Randal Grichuk, with no agreement in place.
- The club is seeking a right-handed hitter to pair with left fielder Brandon Marsh, whose production drops against left-handed pitching.
- Grichuk excelled versus lefties in 2024 but declined in 2025, posting a .228/.273/.401 line overall and an 89 wRC+ against lefties before a deadline trade to Kansas City.
- Reporting indicates the Phillies are likely to move on from Nick Castellanos, and Grichuk is viewed as the superior defender by advanced metrics.
- Catching remains unresolved with a J.T. Realmuto reunion described as the most likely outcome, and alternatives such as Miguel Andújar, Austin Hays, Tommy Pham, and Austin Slater are also in play for the righty outfield role.