The Philadelphia Phillies are currently among the league’s top teams, and they’ve already made a major splash this offseason.
At the winter meetings, the Phillies locked up Kyle Schwarber with a lucrative new contract. Their attention may now turn toward strengthening the pitching staff.
Just Baseball’s Ryan Finkelstein reveal that Philadelphia will pursue Texas Rangers veteran, signing him to a one-year deal worth $18 million.
“Teams will be in on Mahle because of the upside he flashed in 2025, but it is very unlikely that he will receive a commitment that stretches beyond 2026,” Finkelstein wrote. “Instead, Mahle is likely to get a strong one-year deal, which he can use as his platform into free agency next year.
“The Philadelphia Phillies are set at the top of their rotation with Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo, and what they hope is a healthy return to the rotation for Zack Wheeler. Aaron Nola will look to bounce back, and they still have Taijuan Walker to eat innings.”
Mahle would be an upgrade over Taijuan Walker if the former Rangers righty can stay healthy.
This would allow the team to use Walker in a swingman role like he was used last season.
Mahle would be one of the best fifth starters in the entire league. At his best, he’s a shutdown righty with excellent swing and miss stuff. The Phillies would benefit quite a bit from adding him.
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