Over the course of the 2024 MLB season, there have been many players that have contributed to the ongoing success of the Philadelphia Phillies. Together, they have transformed the team into an unstoppable force in the league, as they sit atop of the MLB standings with just a couple of weeks to go.
However, as much as the Phillies want to keep their current core intact for several more runs, there is bound to be some turnover heading into the offseason as the club strives to be even better. As a result, without looking too far ahead, which current Phillies players could be entering their final days with the club?
Here, we will take a look at five players who could be on their way out following the conclusion of the 2024 season.
5 players entering their final days with the Phillies
Garrett Stubbs
Garrett Stubbs has been the heart and soul of the Phillies’ backup catcher position for the past three years. With J.T. Realmuto firmly entrenched as the starter, Stubbs has done a respectable job in his limited playing time. He may not be putting up huge offensive numbers, with his career .222 batting average and .631 OPS, along with seven home runs, 38 RBI and nine stolen bases over 138 games. But Stubbs has provided the Phillies with some solid play-calling and defense behind the plate.
However, Realmuto is beginning to creep up there in age and will turn 34 prior to the start of the 2025 season. Added to the fact that he has also missed a significant number of games this season dealing with injuries, it is becoming more evident that the Phillies will need a more offensively productive backup catcher who can start more than the 30+ games that Stubbs has been covering for Philadelphia in recent years.
With that, Rafael Marchán has entered the picture. During his brief stint with the club when Realmuto was on the IL, Marchán showed a lot more promise when it came to offensive production by hitting .294 with an OPS close to .900, along with eight runs scored, four doubles, three home runs and six RBI in just 17 games. As a result, with the potential heir to the backup catcher position for 2025, Stubbs' days with the Phillies could be numbered.