The Philadelphia Phillies have some decisions to make coming up, with the official beginning of the offseason right around the corner. One of the first items on the docket for the front office is what to do with the arbitration-eligible players on the roster.
The Phillies have nine players who are eligible for salary arbitration this winter. Thanks to Matt Swartz's model over at MLB Trade Rumors, we have a general idea of how much these players are projected to receive in arbitration.
Here's the full list of the nine Phillies and their MLB Trade Rumors estimated 2025 salaries:
- Ranger Suárez: $8.9 million
- Austin Hays: $6.4 million
- José Ruiz: $1.2 million
- Edmundo Sosa: $2.5 million
- Garrett Stubbs: $1.2 million
- Alec Bohm: $8.1 million
- Kolby Allard: $1.1 million
- Brandon Marsh: $3 million
- Bryson Stott: $3.5 million
Alec Bohm and Ranger Suárez expecting significant raises from Phillies in 2025 based on MLBTR's salary arbitration projections
Most of the Phillies' arbitration-eligible players are looking at raises of a few hundred thousand dollars, or even less in some cases. Outfield trade deadline acquisition Austin Hays is due for a small $100K bump to $6.4 million. Right-hander José Ruiz, infielder Edmundo Sosa, catcher Garrett Stubbs and right-hander Kolby Allard could all see modest increases if they head to arbitration.
There are also a handful of names whose estimated 2025 salaries jump off the page with nice raises headed their way. Outfielder Brandon Marsh and second baseman Bryson Stott could both see increases of over $2 million from their 2024 salaries. Marsh was making $766.5K and could get up to $3 million. Stott was making $768K and might see a raise to $3.5 million.
The Phillies with the biggest pay increases possibly coming their way are left-hander Ranger Suárez and third baseman Alec Bohm, who are both in line for raises close to $4 million. Suárez, who made $5.05 million in 2024, is eligible for an estimated bump up to $8.9 million, a $3.85 million increase. Bohm went to arbitration last year and received a $4 million salary for 2024. This winter, he could get up to $8.1 million — a $4.1 million raise.
These numbers aren't automatic by any means, but MLB Trade Rumors' model is usually fairly close. Most of the players on this list won't get to arbitration. Most likely, the team and player will be able to agree on a number without getting to a hearing. However, for the players expecting more significant raises, you can see the arguments that the Phillies might take into the hearings.
Marsh and Stott, both left-handed batters, couldn't make an impact at the plate against left-handed pitching this season. Marsh hit just .192 in a limited 90 plate appearances versus southpaws, while Stott hit .223 in 129 plate appearances. Marsh couldn't shake the platoon label like the team had hoped this season. Stott fell into a murky semi-platoon situation by the end of the campaign.
As for Suárez, who avoided arbitration last offseason, and Bohm, both put together incredible first-half performances before crashing back to earth in the second half. Their final season-long numbers turned out to be good, but the consistency down the stretch might hurt them in arbitration if that's the angle the team takes with its arguments.
If the arbitration-eligible players and the Phillies front office haven't agreed to a contract for 2025 by Jan. 9, each side must submit a salary figure, and a hearing will be scheduled for February. If they still can’t agree by the time of the hearing, a panel of arbitrators will pick one of the two salary figures after hearing arguments from both sides.