CLEARWATER, Fla. — As spring training nears, let’s wrap up the Phillies’ offseason.
The club accomplished its two main goals heading into the winter in re-signing Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. There is more to the story than that, as the Phillies contemplated a pivot to Bo Bichette that would have led to significant roster changes. The Phillies nearly landed Bichette, only for the New York Mets to place the winning bid at the last minute.
The biggest changes are in the bullpen. Matt Strahm was traded to the Kansas City Royals for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan.