Phillies President Dave Dombrowski has set a cautious tone for the rest of the offseason, stating that he's "content with where we are" as the club attempts to build upon its successful run since 2023. The loss of prized free agent Bo Bichette to the Mets has dealt a significant blow, but Dombrowski says the team will move forward and make do with what they have.
The Phillies' core remains intact, thanks in part to the re-signing of J.T. Realmuto for another three years. While the loss of Bichette was a disappointment, Dombrowski downplays its impact on the club's overall outlook.
"We thought we had a deal with Bo, but it didn't work out," Dombrowski explained. "We're not hanging our heads or getting discouraged about it."
Instead, Dombrowski says the Phillies will focus on building upon their existing roster. They've re-signed Kyle Schwarber and brought in Adolis García to bolster their offense. The team also re-signed Realmuto, a move that helps compensate for the loss of catcher as a key free agent pickup.
While there are still some notable free agents on the market, including Cody Bellinger and Framber Valdez, Dombrowski says it's unlikely the Phillies will pursue either at this point.
"I think we're happy with where our roster is," he said. "We have a good club."
However, Dombrowski acknowledged that the Phillies do need to inject some youth into their lineup. The team plans to give prospect Justin Crawford an opportunity to prove himself in one of the everyday outfield spots.
"We always try to get better, and you never know what's going to happen," Dombrowski said. "We'll see how it plays out."
The Phillies have had plenty of opportunities to build a strong roster over the past few years, but they've often come up short. It remains to be seen whether this team will finally break through.
For now, though, Dombrowski says he's optimistic about the club's chances in 2026.
"I think we have a very good chance," he said. "We're happy with where our club is."
The Phillies' core remains intact, thanks in part to the re-signing of J.T. Realmuto for another three years. While the loss of Bichette was a disappointment, Dombrowski downplays its impact on the club's overall outlook.
"We thought we had a deal with Bo, but it didn't work out," Dombrowski explained. "We're not hanging our heads or getting discouraged about it."
Instead, Dombrowski says the Phillies will focus on building upon their existing roster. They've re-signed Kyle Schwarber and brought in Adolis García to bolster their offense. The team also re-signed Realmuto, a move that helps compensate for the loss of catcher as a key free agent pickup.
While there are still some notable free agents on the market, including Cody Bellinger and Framber Valdez, Dombrowski says it's unlikely the Phillies will pursue either at this point.
"I think we're happy with where our roster is," he said. "We have a good club."
However, Dombrowski acknowledged that the Phillies do need to inject some youth into their lineup. The team plans to give prospect Justin Crawford an opportunity to prove himself in one of the everyday outfield spots.
"We always try to get better, and you never know what's going to happen," Dombrowski said. "We'll see how it plays out."
The Phillies have had plenty of opportunities to build a strong roster over the past few years, but they've often come up short. It remains to be seen whether this team will finally break through.
For now, though, Dombrowski says he's optimistic about the club's chances in 2026.
"I think we have a very good chance," he said. "We're happy with where our club is."
... But Philly's got some talented players already on the roster and they just re-signed J.T. Realmuto for another 3 years, so that's a win 
... Plus, bringing in Adolis García is a great move, he's gonna be a solid addition to their offense 
... Dombrowski seems like a smart GM, I trust him to make the right calls... The thing is, Philly's gotta keep pushing themselves to stay competitive in the NL East, they can't just coast on their 2023 success 
... Giving Justin Crawford a shot is a good idea too, he's got some potential 
... Overall, I think the Phillies have a solid foundation and with a few tweaks, they could be back in contention soon 
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. He's saying that just because things don't work out exactly as planned (Bo Bichette leaving), we shouldn't get discouraged. Instead, we should focus on what we already have and build from there.
. The Phillies are doing just that, focusing on their existing strengths (like J.T. Realmuto) and adding a few new pieces to the mix (Adolis García).
. Instead, let's focus on taking things one step at a time and seeing where it takes us.
. they've got Realmuto and Schwarber, but what about that weak link in the middle? can't they just find a way to upgrade that position? 
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. Assuming they stay with a similar roster composition, here's how their projected stats might look for next season:
and didnt they just bring in adolis garcia to make up for bichette's loss?! lol what a coincidence 
. Losing him was huge, but I gotta respect Phillies' decision to go with what they got. J.T. Realmuto's signing though, that's a big plus! Schwarber and García adding some pop at the plate... it's gonna be interesting to see how this all shakes out. Crawford's gotta step up too, prospects are always full of potential 
. What do you guys think? Can Phillies really go all the way in 2026? 
. And Crawford, yeah I get it, prospect time, but if they don't make some real signings, they'll still be stuck in neutral 
. 2026 is gonna be here before you know it, and if they don't step up their roster game, they'll be looking at another mediocre season 
now we just gotta wait and see if justin crawford lives up to the hype 
, he was on top of his game! Nowadays, it seems like everyone's trying to rebuild from scratch. And don't even get me started on the draft 
You know what's crazy? People always focus on who they can't get instead of who they DO get 
. Plus, Adolis García is like a fresh new toy 
The Phillies might not have gotten Bo Bichette, but they're still looking bright 
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. the team does need to get some youth in there tho... stats show 25-35 age range players perform better on field 
. justin crawford's gonna get a shot, so fingers crossed for him 
. i'm not sure if they'll break through this year, but i think they've got good chance next yr 
. dombrowski's optimism is cool, 80% chance of making playoffs in 2026 
. And hey, Adolis García might just be the sparkplug they need to shake things up 
dombrowski's like "oh no bo left us