3 Phillies Who Won't Be Back in 2027

The Philadelphia Phillies fell flat in the postseason once again this year, despite a star-studded, expensive, All-Star lineup. 

So what now? We already know that manager Don Mattingly will not be back. But what about the players? A notable MLB insider has already suggested that maybe it's time for the Phillies to move on from a superstar. But Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner all have no-trade clauses. The chances of any one of them moving are slim and none. 

From a realistic perspective, we can expect these three Phillies not to be back in 2027.

Alec Bohm

The 30-year-old has been a staple on the infield corners in Philly for more than half a decade now. But his performance fell to a five-year low in 2026, as he hit just .249 with a .698 OPS. Sure, he left on a good note, with the winning homer in Game 2 of the Wild Card series, but that doesn't make up for 162 games of mediocre production. 

On the defensive side of the ball, his fielding run value, per Baseball Savant, was in the 4th percentile, while his Outs Above Average was even worse, in the 2nd percentile, with a minus-11 OAA. His arm strength was only in the 18th percentile. 

As a free agent, it's likely the Phillies will let Bohm find a new home.

Jose Alvarado

What an ugly two years it's been for the left-handed reliever. First, he left the Phillies in the lurch in 2025 by getting nailed with an 80-game suspension for PED use. This season was an utter debacle for him, posting a 5.86 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 58.1 innings pitched while surrendering a .279 average. 

Unless he's willing to play for free, there is virtually no chance the team tries to bring him back as a free agent. 

Adolis Garcia

The former 39-home run slugger has had a significant fall from grace from his glory days in Texas. The Phillies decided to take a chance on the 33-year-old to see if he could recapture his power stroke after a 19-HR season with a .655 OPS last year with the Rangers. 

He didn't. To say the least. 

Garcia, with a $10 million salary, hit .195 with just seven long balls and a .599 OPS in 259 plate appearances with the Phillies. He posted a 61 OPS+, the worst of his career. By the end of June, he was out with a season-ending shoulder injury. Safe to say, Garcia won't be back.