Phillies stay or go: The guys with the big money contracts

PhillyVoice analyzes the Philadelphia Phillies' roster and financial commitments, noting that the team is scheduled to pay over $217 million across nine high-profile players in 2027. Writer Evan Macy argues that the front office has almost no realistic path to moving these substantial contracts during the offseason due to no-trade clauses, elite on-field production, or lack of viable replacements.

Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Aaron Nola possess no-trade clauses that make departures improbable, while the Phillies intend to keep starting pitchers Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Jesús Luzardo alongside slugger Kyle Schwarber. Evan Macy also notes catcher J.T. Realmuto will stay due to catching depth concerns, while injured reliever Brad Keller remains virtually untradeable following Tommy John surgery.