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Phillies Show Interest in Randal Grichuk as Right-Handed Platoon Option

Philadelphia is weighing a budget right-handed platoon option during an unresolved J.T. Realmuto decision.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Randal Grichuk #15 of the Kansas City Royals runs during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 24, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported the Phillies are evaluating free agent Randal Grichuk for a short-side platoon role in the outfield.
  • The club has been seeking a right-handed bat to pair with lefty Brandon Marsh, who has posted a .213/.278/.303 career line against left-handed pitching.
  • Grichuk fits the profile with a standout 2024 (.291/.348/.528, 139 wRC+) but he slumped in 2025 to .228/.273/.401 before a deadline trade to the Royals.
  • Philadelphia’s projected outfield features Adolis García in right, Justin Crawford in center, and Marsh in left, with reporting indicating the team could move on from Nick Castellanos via trade or release.
  • Budget considerations and the catching plan remain factors, with a Realmuto reunion described as most likely and other low-cost righty outfield options such as Miguel Andújar, Austin Hays, Tommy Pham, and Austin Slater still available.