It is extremely well known that the Philadelphia Phillies will have a different starting outfield come Opening Day 2026. As the front office actively searches for a taker for Nick Castellanos, they inked the veteran Adolis García to a one-year, $10 million contract to take his place in right field.

It was disappointingly revealed by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski that the Phillies’ starting outfield is just about set, with García in right, top prospect Justin Crawford patrolling center, and Brandon Marsh getting most platoon at-bats in left. Prior to the García signing, many fans hoped a trade could be swung for an enticing outfield talent like Brenton Doyle, although that seems extra unlikely now.

Colorado Rockies’ Brenton Doyle won’t be moved anywhere this winter

Doyle was mentioned at the Winter Meetings as an attractive possible addition for the Phillies for a number of reasons. Most notably, the 27-year-old is one of the premier defenders in the league with two Gold Gloves to show for his glovework in the expansive Coors Field outfield. Doyle is also under team control until the 2030 season, making him a valuable add for many teams leaguewide.

So the 119-loss Rockies are obviously going to move arguably their most sought-after trade chip this offseason, right? Not yet, as Colorado is banking on a rebound at the plate for Doyle next year to increase his trade value (subscription required), reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Doyle fascinatingly struggled to produce at notoriously hitter-friendly Coors Field last season, with nearly all numbers such as his .233 average, .651 OPS, and 15 home runs all down from 2024. It’s wise for the Rockies to want to sell high on Doyle after a potential offensive rebound, as they should seek out the best possible prospect haul in return as a bottom-feeding squad with seemingly no end in sight to their rebuild.

It’s also worth noting that the Phillies front office has attempted to find multiple trades for an outfielder this offseason, including Doyle. They weren’t successful thanks to shallow pitching depth in the farm system. They just didn’t have the young arms to pry Doyle, or anyone else, away from their current clubs.

Although there’s not much room for Doyle in the Phillies’ outfield currently, they should call Colorado regarding Doyle at next season’s trade deadline if injuries arise or they need a fresh face in the clubhouse.