The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to remain a contender in a competitive National League this year, and if they do, first basemanBryce Harper will need to be a driving force in their lineup.
This offseason has been eventful for Harper, as his relationship with Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has remained tense following Dombrowski’s public comments questioning Harper’s long‑term outlook, particularly after his 2025 performance.
Harper posted a .261 batting average, .357 on‑base percentage, .844 OPS, 27 home runs and 75 RBIs across 132 games. Those are still elite numbers, yet expectations for Harper naturally remain higher.
Across 14 MLB seasons, the 33‑year‑old veteran has collected a Rookie of the Year Award, two MVPs, eight All‑Star selections and four Silver Sluggers.