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Stay or Go: Should the Phillies re-sign Edmundo Sosa?

After five seasons with the Phillies, utility player Edmundo Sosa is set to become a free agent this offseason. Acquired for reliever JoJo Romero in a trade with the Cardinals in 2022, Sosa has been a fan favorite in Philadelphia…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:01 PM
Stay or Go: Should the Phillies re-sign Edmundo Sosa?
Key Things to Know
  • Phillies Nation evaluated whether Philadelphia should re-sign impending free agent utility player Edmundo Sosa.
  • Destiny Lugardo, Nathan Ackerman, and Ty Daubert argued the Phillies should re-sign Sosa on a short-term deal.
  • Staff writer Bailey Digh suggested the Phillies should overhaul their bench and avoid a bidding war for Sosa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Phillies Nation writers debated whether the Philadelphia Phillies should re-sign utility player Edmundo Sosa, who is heading into free agency after five seasons with the franchise. While staff writer Bailey Digh suggested revamping the bench and letting Sosa walk, writers Destiny Lugardo, Nathan Ackerman, and Ty Daubert argued the Phillies should retain him.

Advocates for re-signing Sosa highlighted his strong second-half performance, defensive versatility across the diamond, and effectiveness against left-handed pitching. In contrast, the argument to let him leave focused on the risk of overpaying in a bidding war against teams prepared to offer more regular playing time.

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