As the NLCS continues on, it's a painful reminder that the Philadelphia Phillies once again fell short of their lofty championship aspirations. Ahead of them now awaits the most crucial offseason of this contending core's window with several key players hitting free agency.
Now more than ever, the team's front office must hit on just about every decision they make to keep the franchise's contention window open. Whiffing on those decisions could ultimately sabotage the team's season, as these ones did to the 2025 team.
3 front office decisions that cost the Phillies in 2025
Signing Jordan Romano
The first regrettable decision is an obvious one that everybody can agree on.