2 players from last year’s Phillies who will be missed, and 2 who won’t
Which players will the fans and team regret not having on the roster in 2025?
As the Philadelphia Phillies head into spring training Grapefruit League action, they’re entering their third consecutive World Series-or-bust year following making the first Fall Classic in 13 years in 2022. The Phillies played an inconsistent second half of the regular season in 2024, leading to an early playoff exit.
The Phillies received solid seasons from many of its core players last year, including Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler. Alec Bohm and Ranger Suárez each had exceptional first halves of their respective seasons. They each made their first All-Star Games but didn’t sustain their momentum in the second half.
Cristopher Sánchez had a breakout year. Orion Kerkering continued to adjust nicely to the majors in his first full year and is in store for an even bigger role in 2025. He may receive more work late in games in a setup role or as a closer. José Ruiz provided the Phillies bullpen with depth and is still on the roster.
Some players who were with the club for all or part of the season just didn’t work out. Veteran utility player Whit Merrifield and outfielders David Dahl and Cristian Pache didn’t last the entire year. Other players who weren’t a fit included reliever Gregory Soto and reliever/spot starter Kolby Allard. Spencer Turnbull pitched solidly in the early part of 2024 as a starter but suffered a lat strain in June, which sidelined him for the rest of the year.
