Phillies rumors: Philadelphia joins Dodgers, Yankees in Jonathan Loaisiga sweepstakes
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly among the teams interested in free agent relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Loaisiga was previously linked to a reunion with his former team, the New York Yankees . The Los Angeles Dodgers have since been linked to him . Now the Phillies are in the conversation […] The post Phillies rumors: Philadelphia joins…
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly among several teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees, and Blue Jays, among others, interested in free-agent relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Loaisiga, a 32-year-old pitcher who previously played for the Yankees and Diamondbacks, has a strong track record, with a 2.42 ERA in 67 appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2026.
The Phillies, currently reliant on Jhoan Duran for relief pitching, could significantly benefit from bringing in a high-leverage reliever like Loaisiga, whose addition could greatly enhance the bullpen's performance. Beyond Loaisiga, the Phillies are also expected to pursue other free agents, including starting pitchers and offensive upgrades.
With multiple teams showing interest, it appears the Phillies' offseason plans could lead to a drastically different roster in 2027.
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