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2023 MLB Season Preview: Philadelphia Phillies

The 2022 Philadelphia Phillies single-handedly “justified” the expanded Postseason format when they finished a distant third place in the NL East with 88 wins, but secured the final Wild Card spot and proceeded to make it all the way to Game 6 of the World Series. Perhaps realizing that they’ve suddenly got a window of opportunity here, the Phillies didn’t rest on their laurels and instead got busy upgrading their roster ahead of this upcoming season.

Phillies Offseason Transactions

  • Claimed pitcher Luis Ortiz off waivers from the Giants
  • Claimed pitcher Andrew Vasquez off waivers from the Giants
  • Claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Orioles
  • Signed shortstop/Braves sleep paralysis demon Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300 million contract
  • Signed pitcher Matt Strahm to a two-year, $15 million contract
  • Signed pitcher Taijuan Walker to a four-year, $72 million contract
  • Selected pitcher Noah Song from the Red Sox in the Rule 5 Draft
  • Signed old friend and pitcher Craig Kimbrel to a one-year,
  • Acquired Gregory Soto and third baseman Kody Clemens from the Tigers in exchange for outfielder Matt Vierling, utility player Nick Maton, and catcher/designated hitter Donny Sands
  • Acquired pitcher Yunior Marte from the Giants for pitcher Erik Miller
  • Signed second baseman/third baseman Josh Harrison to a one-year, $2 million contract
  • Lost pitcher Sam Coonrod off waivers to the Mets
  • Signed pitcher Seranthony Dominguez to a two-year, $7.