Phillies Shop Nick Castellanos, Plan Justin Crawford Promotion in Outfield Reset

Industry expectations favor returns for Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto.

Overview

Philadelphia is actively shopping Nick Castellanos at the GM Meetings after a down 2025 and a midseason dispute with manager Rob Thomson.
Castellanos is owed $20 million in 2026, and clubs are seeking either significant salary relief or a prospect attached to any trade.
Top outfield prospect Justin Crawford is expected to make the Opening Day roster as the Phillies rework their outfield mix.
Reporting from The Athletic characterizes the odds of re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto as decent, with a consensus they stay in Philadelphia.
USA Today reporting indicates Ranger Suárez is positioned for major offers on the open market that the Phillies may choose not to match.