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There's one thing standing in the way of Phillies' easiest contract decision

The Phillies could feature a top backend bullpen in 2026, but does the organization have enough trust to make it happen?

Phillies reliever José Alvarado has a $9 million club option for the 2026 season | Emilee Chinn/GettyImages

The Philadelphia Phillies have franchise-altering decisions to make this offseason. Ranger Suárez, J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber are set to become free agents and are likely in for big paydays.

The Phillies will have to make decisions about the futures of other players within the organization, but one should be a no-brainer.