Phillies Sign Former Rangers OF Adolis García to 1-Year Deal
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The Philadelphia Phillies signed Adolis García, and Dave Dombrowski hinted at what they plan to do with one of their free agents.
Adolis García will be the Phillies’ new right fielder in 2026. Justin Crawford will be the new center fielder. Brandon Marsh and a right-handed bat – perhaps Otto Kemp – will share time in left.
After signing Adolis Garcia to a $10 million contract, the Phillies don't seem poised to add much more to their outfield.
Following the signing of Adolis Garcia, the Philadelphia Phillies are making a definite stance in the MLB offseason.
"Catcher is really our main focus," Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said in a Zoom call with the media on Tuesday. J.T. Realmuto, their starting catcher since 2019, became a free agent after this past season, and stands as the sensible choice to re-up.
The Phillies aren't done reshaping the roster, but their outfield configuration has come into focus. Here's where their offseason stands.
Philadelphia's strategic Adolis García signing clears the path for a J.T. Realmuto extension. This one-year outfield fix, costing $10 million, avoids long-term risk and frees up payroll. It allows the Phillies to prioritize their franchise catcher,
The Phillies intend to have Adolis García as their everyday right fielder, and they want top prospect Justin Crawford to take the everyday center fielder job this spring.
The Phillies have the No. 36 pick in the first round of next year’s MLB draft, the result of spending over the luxury tax threshold for multiple years. In its recent first-round mock draft, Baseball America (subscription required) found the Phillies a potential answer in Christian Brothers High School catcher Will Brick out of Memphis.