Don’t expect the Phillies to be in the market for any of the high-end free agent closers. But you can definitely see them adding at least one solid middle reliever type in free agency.
Potential Free Agent Fits: Tyler Rogers, Seranthony Domínguez, Kyle Finnegan, Jakob Junis
Tyler Rogers just had a career year with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets, where the Phillies got a first-hand look at his nasty submarine delivery from the right side. The soon-to-be 35-year-old posted a 1.98 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 77 1/3 innings, baffling hitters with a 62.1% groundball rate. The Phillies like different looks in the bullpen, and you don’t get much different than Rogers.
Reuniting with Seranthony Domínguez, who will be 31 on Opening Day and now boasts World Series experience, might be an option. The right-hander pitched to a 3.16 ERA in 62 2/3 innings split between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays. Thanks to a new splitter (that he learned from his former teammate Alvarado), Domínguez struck out batters at a 30.3% clip but struggled with command at times, posting a 13.8% walk rate.
Another reliever who the Phillies are familiar with after his five and a half seasons in Washington, 34-year-old Kyle Finnegan carries a career 3.55 ERA. He had a 3.47 ERA in 57 innings in 2025 but was lights out after being dealt to Detroit. In 18 innings with the Tigers, the righty had a 1.50 ERA and 0.72 WHIP with 23 strikeouts to just four walks.
Converted starter Jakob Junis, 33, has been solid as a reliever the last three seasons. He has a 3.24 ERA since 2023 and finished this year with a 2.97 in the Cleveland Guardians strong bullpen. The right-hander’s strikeout totals won’t knock anyone’s socks off, with 55 in 66 2/3 innings. But he doesn’t give up free passes very often with just 18 on the year.