The Philadelphia Phillies made a quick postseason exit in 2024 as they lost to the New York Mets in the National League Division Series.
While most teams would be happy with winning the division and making the NLDS, the Phillies had a World Series title in mind after coming so close in 2022 and 2023.
The early exit in 2024 may have triggered the organization to be aggressive this offseason as they reportedly are showing interest in two big free agents.
“They’re interested in pursuing Willy Adames or Alex Bregman,” insider Jon Morosi said, via MLB Network.
The Phillies are reportedly open to shaking up their roster this offseason.@jonmorosi dives into the club’s reported interest in free agents Alex Bregman and Willy Adames.#MLBNHotStove pic.twitter.com/H9IH0Wvg4B
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 26, 2024
In addition, Morosi mentions that the Phillies’ pursuit of these two players tells him that third basemen Alec Bohm is on the trade market.
Adames has publicly said that he’s willing to change positions from shortstop for the right contract, and Bregman played third base for the Houston Astros.
Both players had productive seasons with their respective clubs in 2024.
Adames played in 161 games for the Milwaukee Brewers, batting .251 with 32 home runs, 112 RBIs and a .794 OPS.
Bregman played in 145 games for the Astros, batting .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
Although Bohm was an All-Star in 2024, his struggles at the end of the season appear to have the Phillies willing to part with him before the 2025 season.
The Phillies will likely be one of the favorites to win the World Series in 2025 as they look to rebound from falling short last season.
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