A lot of people around the team’s fanbase are expecting the Phillies to have a worse season in 2026 than they had in 2025. Whether that be though lack of moves on the free agent/trade market or a natural regression to their true talent, there seems to be a bunch of things people see going wrong when peering into their own crystal ball.

However, if we had to look at the positive side of things, what is something that is most likely to bounce back from being a disappointment in 2025 this upcoming season? There are quite a few options:

These are just a few options as there could be many more, so let’s dwell on the positive today.