The Philadelphia Phillies have successfully avoided arbitration by finalizing one-year contracts with seven players, the team announced on Thursday. This strategic move ensures the club retains its core talent heading into the new season.
Among the players signed are pitchers Tanner Banks, Jhoan Duran, and Jesus Luzardo, as well as infielders Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa, and Bryson Stott. Outfielder Brandon Marsh also secured a contract. Additionally, catchers Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs reached agreements in November, completing the lineup of nine players eligible for arbitration.
While the team did not disclose specific salary figures, reports from MLB.com suggest that Duran will earn $7.5 million, Luzardo $11 million, and Bohm $10.2 million. Banks will receive $1.2 million.
Duran, acquired from Minnesota at the trade deadline, had a solid performance last season, finishing with a 1-2 record, a 2.18 ERA, and 16 saves in 23 appearances. He made $4.125 million in the previous season and remains under team control through 2027.
Luzardo, who joined the team last winter from Miami, had an impressive season with a 15-7 record and a 3.92 ERA across 183.2 innings in 32 starts. Despite suffering two losses in the postseason, he made notable contributions, including a strong outing in extra innings during Game 4 of the NLDS. Luzardo earned $6.625 million last year and is set to become a free agent after the upcoming season.
Bohm, who batted .287 with 11 home runs and 59 RBIs, faced challenges with injuries but still made the All-Star Game in 2024. His salary last season was $7.7 million, and he will also be a free agent after this year.
In addition to these key players, Banks emerged as a reliable left-handed option, becoming the team’s second-most trusted southpaw behind José Alvarado. The 34-year-old recorded a 6-2 record, one save, and a 3.07 ERA in 69 appearances. Sosa, in his final year of organizational control, contributed a .276 batting average with 11 home runs over 89 games. Both Marsh and Stott are under contract until 2028.
This series of signings reflects the Phillies’ commitment to maintaining a competitive roster as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming MLB season.
