Alec Bohm not extended a qualifying offer, Garrett Stubbs elects free agency, and more Phillies roster moves
The Phillies also claimed a pair of infielders off waivers from the Giants.
With the World Series now in the rearview mirror, Monday marked the offseason’s first official deadline.
Ahead of the 5 p.m. cutoff to set their 40-man roster, the Phillies made a host of moves. Backup catcher Garrett Stubbs, who had been designated for assignment, elected free agency and has been removed from the roster.
Relievers Brad Keller (UCL tear) and Caleb Kilian (oblique strain) and outfielders Felix Reyes (fractured right wrist) and Johan Rojas (UCL tear) were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
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Monday also marked the deadline for teams to extend qualifying offers to eligible free agents, and the Phillies opted not to extend one to third baseman Alec Bohm. A qualifying offer is a one-year deal worth the average salary of MLB’s 125 highest-paid players, which this year is $23.15 million. Bohm, 30, made $10.2 million in 2026.
Not extending an offer to Bohm also means that the Phillies will not get draft pick compensation should he sign with another team.
The Phillies also claimed a pair of infielders off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Brett Harris, 28, hit .288 with a .848 OPS in triple A in 2026, splitting his time between the Athletics, Red Sox, and Giants organizations.
The right-handed hitter primarily plays third base and first base. In 93 minor league plate appearances against lefties this season, he hit .367 with a 1.082 OPS.
Shay Whitcomb, 28, played 49 major league games for the Astros and Giants in 2026, spending the rest of the season in triple A. He appeared at every infield position as well as left field.
Whitcomb, also a right-handed hitter, batted .207 with a .569 OPS and 13 RBIs in 122 major league plate appearances.
The focus now turns to free agency. Since the exclusive negotiating window has passed, the Phillies are able to pursue other free agents, while their departing players are also free to seek other opportunities.
As the Phillies’ representative in the players’ union, Garrett Stubbs is on the front lines of baseball’s upcoming labor dispute. The backup catcher, who was designated for assignment on Thursday, joined Phillies Extra to discuss why the players won’t go for a salary cap, sitting in on early negotiations, when baseball might be played in 2027, and (spoiler!) his plans to create content during the looming lockout. Watch here. Watch here.
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