The Phillies have a couple decisions to make regarding 2026 options, but it’s really just one. They’d likely pick up their end of Harrison Bader’s mutual option, but it won’t matter because Bader will almost certainly decline his.
The real intrigue lies with José Alvarado.
For context: The Phillies are likely going to be Alvarado’s employer in 2026. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said as much in his end-of-season press conference after the NLDS.
How they get there is up in the air.
Alvarado’s option is for $9 million. The Phillies could accept those terms and guarantee his services for next season.