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Recent Phillies rumors should have NY Mets fans rolling with laughter

An early offseason sign for the Phillies isn't a promising target.
ByTim Boyle
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Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets mascot Mr. Met performs before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets mascot Mr. Met performs before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Philadelphia Phillies are going to need the kind of changes the New York Mets underwent last offseason. They chose to stick with what they knew, re-signing multiple free agents and not doing a whole lot to change the feel around the team. One of the latest Phillies rumors doesn’t bring a sense that they’ll improve themselves enough.

According to Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are interested in free agent Ha-Seong Kim. Plagued by injuries in the last few seasons and only a .116 hitter for the Atlanta Braves in 2026, this would be a massive buy low choice by Philadelphia.

Kim just got paid $20 million by the Braves in 2026 to have only 15 hits. The Phillies might now look to have him help replace Edmundo Sosa or even grab a starting infield gig if all goes well. Should they really think it can?

While the Mets focus on Tarik Skubal, the Phillies are spackling over a hole in the wall

Infield questions aplenty, the Phillies need to think about several positions. None of their spots are fully secure. Bryce Harper moved back to right field upon the trade for Luis Arraez. The rest of the infield shifted with Bryson Stott at third base and Alec Bohm at first base. Arraez and Bohm are now free agents with Trea Turner hanging out at shortstop playing some of the league’s worst defense. A position change for him feels necessary.

Kim doesn't have to be an everyday solution for the Phillies to make it work. However, after such a down year with the Braves, it’s not exactly the type of news their fans will be excited to learn. His -0.9 WAR over the last two seasons combined is the worst of any major league free agent shortstop.

Bolder and better, Salisbury notes the Phillies are also interested in Mauricio Dubon. A far better season with the Braves, he hit .276 with 12 home runs and 73 RBI in a super utility role. He ended up in left field for them more than anywhere else.

It’s difficult to get a read as to what the Phillies will do this offseason. They could use a few things with outfielder Randy Arozarena being one of the most often predicted additions they could make. Teruaki Sato, as well, is someone they could plug into the outfield, first base, or even third base. As per usual, their bullpen needs some touching up.

So far, this Mets offseason has been heavily focused on Tarik Skubal with the strong belief they’ll sign him or pivot toward two lesser yet satisfying options. Trade possibilities as well, it doesn’t seem like the Mets’ first order of business is to take a major league gamble on someone coming off of a bad year like the Phillies may be about to do.

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