Philadelphia Phillies Enter the offseason now with the proven knowledge that what they have in the building right now is not good enough to win in October.

After improbable runs in the World Series the last two years and then a return deep into the NLCS, the Phillies posted their best regular season since 2011 and won their first National League East championship since that season, but it never did them any favors. The lights got brighter. After a four-game lead New York Mets In the NLDS, Philadelphia saw firsthand both their bats dying and their bullpen imploding, and they aren’t just going to stand by and enter 2025 with the same roster.

No matter how aggressive the Phillies are Chasing Juan Soto We’ll see, it seems certain that there will be serious shocks in both the free agency and trade markets. USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale While the Soto chase remains a question mark in his latest column, the president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski He will not hesitate to move the men as he sees fit.

“The Phillies can’t believe they didn’t have a ring in the Bryce Harper era, and after knocking on the door the last few years, they’re ready to make a big move to change their fortunes,” Nightengale wrote. “(Dombrowski) hasn’t discussed pursuing Soto internally with his team, but he’s painfully aware that they need to change their lineup. Scouts simply say it’s too easy to get on the field at critical moments with their big swingers and receivers who struggle with contact.”TOpposite. If someone needs a slugger like Nick Castellanos, outfield help like Brandon Marsh or third baseman Alec Bohm, the Phillies are listening.”

Nightengale noted that Dombrowski often reflects an emotion that does not come with it. Another superstar seems extremely unlikelyIf the ‘right’ player came along, the Phillies would definitely splash the cash. Time will tell if it’s Soto or someone else, but it certainly won’t be Philadelphia. indifferent As for improving the squad from this season to next season.

As recent results clearly show, the team cannot afford to remain complacent.