These Phillies can’t get it done. It’s time for dramatic action.

The writers argue that Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski must take drastic action to overhaul the roster following a 6-2 wild-card elimination loss to the Atlanta Braves. The defeat marked the club's fourth consecutive year of postseason regression since their 2022 World Series appearance.

Potential roster adjustments include shifting Trea Turner from shortstop to center field, considering trades for veterans Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber, or hiring Alex Cora to replace interim manager Don Mattingly. However, contractual no-trade protections, aging core players, and a low-ranked farm system present significant hurdles for any major rebuild.