Dylan Moore Opts Out of Phillies Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have 48 hours to make a decision. 

Veteran utility man Dylan Moore has officially opted out of his minor league deal, putting the Phillies on the spot with a 48-hour deadline to add him to the roster or watch him walk.

Dylan Moore Phillies opt-out forces urgent decision

Philadelphia must now add the 33-year-old to the 40-man roster or he’ll hit free agency by the weekend, immediately becoming one of the more intriguing depth pieces available.

Veteran INFer/OFer Dylan Moore is triggering his opt-out clause, league sources said. The Phillies will have 48 hours to add him to the 40-man roster. Otherwise, he is set to be a free agent on Saturday. Clubs with injury concerns like Astros, Mets, Orioles could show interest.

— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) March 19, 2026

There's some interest out there for Moore. 

Teams like the New York Mets, Houston Astros, and Baltimore Orioles are already being linked as potential landing spots if Moore becomes available. 

Across 689 career games, Moore has logged 63 home runs, 118 stolen bases, and a reputation as one of the more flexible defenders in the league, capable of playing nearly every position on the field.

Phillies roster crunch complicates Dylan Moore fit

The Phillies bench is already tight, with J.T. Realmuto backed up by Rafael Marchan or Garrett Stubbs, both out of options. 

Edmundo Sosa has a utility role locked in, and Otto Kemp is pushing for a platoon spot. That leaves Moore battling for what is essentially one final opening.

We will know in the next 48 hours if Dylan Moore is making the Phillies Opening Day Roster. https://t.co/Y0D7rKsNB2

— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) March 19, 2026

On paper, Moore makes a strong case. He’s a former Gold Glove-winning utility player who posted 11 home runs and 15 stolen bases in 2025 between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. 

His ability to handle second base, shortstop, the outfield, and even spot duty at first is a real luxury for managers over a 162-game season.  

That being said, his spring hasn’t helped much, hitting just over .200 with limited impact, which has made this decision a little bit trickier.

However, you already know what you're getting from Moore offensively, as he holds a career batting average of .206, along with a .693 OPS. It's his versatility on defense that is so attractive.

If they pass, Moore likely won’t stay on the market long.

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