Phillies advised to avoid cutting ties with projected $42 million All-Star

It's unclear how the Philadelphia Phillies will handle the offseason, but they are no stranger to making big moves.

Philadelphia has a well-built roster that doesn't need much more to put the club over the top. The Phillies won 95 games in 2024 and clearly have a lot of talent. They weren't able to accomplish their biggest goal in 2024, but they will have much of the same roster in 2025 and just need to worry about a few changes.

The Phillies need to address the bullpen. That seems to be the team's biggest roster question mark. The free agent market is full of star relievers but MLB.com's Mark Feinsand urged the club to keep an internal star. Philadelphia acquired All-Star Carlos Estévez ahead of the trade deadline and Feinsand suggested that the club hold on to him and re-sign him in free agency.

"Philadelphia gave up two solid pitching prospects to acquire Estévez before the Trade Deadline, so the idea of re-signing him to keep him in the bullpen seems like a natural one," Feinsand said. Estévez pitched well for the Phillies after the trade, posting a 2.57 ERA in 20 appearances."

Estévez surely would fit with any team looking for bullpen help so there will be competition for his services. He is a one-time All-Star who had a 2.45 ERA in 2024 across 54 total appearances. He's in line to land a three-year, $42 million deal this winter, according to Spotrac. That seems very fair and the Phillies can afford it.

The Phillies clearly need to handle the bullpen this offseason and Feinsand is right. Bringing Estévez back would be an easy, and good option to help.

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