Phillies: Potential DH options if new rules are enacted

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 14: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 14, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 14-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 30: Lucas Duda #20 of the Atlanta Braves pinch hits during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park on August 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Lucas Duda

There are a couple free agent options for the Phillies to explore if the designated hitter becomes available in 2019 and Lucas Duda would instantly become a hot name on the free agent market.

The former Mets first baseman has 44 home runs in his last two seasons between the Mets, Rays, Braves, and Royals. Above-average hitting seasons have been sparse for him, but he fits that prototypical DH image we think of.

Mike Moustakas

The Phillies could either let Moustakas be the everyday DH or platoon him and Maikel Franco between the two spots if they can’t sign Manny Machado. The Phillies have been linked to Moustakas since last summer and the Padres have liked Franco, but if the Phillies can have both, why not?

Even if the Phillies get Machado and trade Franco to San Diego for prospects the Phillies could make Moustakas their full-time designated hitter. He’s coming off a 28 home run season and is two years removed from 38 long balls.

Logan Morrison

Another tradition DH option on the free agent market, Morrison would add a left-handed bat to the Phillies lineup between Hoskins and Andrew McCutchen. Morrison hit 15 home runs in 95 games for the Twins last year and had 38 in Tampa Bay the year before.

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If you want two more (somewhat crazy) options, look at bringing back either Tommy Joseph or Hunter Pence.