Part 8/14:
The Phillies’ Changing Core and Pete Alonso’s Future
Turning to the Phillies, Roberts observed how their postseason struggles since their 2022 World Series appearance have led to discussions about breaking up their core of bought free agents—Trey Turner, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto, and Nick Castellanos.
He speculated about potential roster moves, particularly the possibility of the Phillies not re-signing Schwarber and Realmuto, and whether they might pursue Pete Alonso to bolster their lineup. While not endorsing such a move, Roberts analyzed how the Mets could benefit from trading Alonso—considering whether the Phillies would value his power and youth enough to swap a player like Schwarber or other assets.