Phillies Interested In Xander Bogaerts?
2 years agoThe Philadelphia Phillies are believed to have real interest in free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts, and team president Dave Dombrowski has a strong link from his days with the Boston Red Sox. As expected, Bogaerts opted out of the final three years and $60 million remaining on his deal with Boston to become a free agent this offseason. He will have plenty of suitors as one of the top free-agent shortstops in a crowded group of high-end players at the position. Rookie shortstop Bryson Stott handled the 6 nicely for the Phillies during their World Series run to close out last season, but Bogaerts would be a big upgrade at the position if the Phils were able to land him. The 30-year-old made the All-Star team for the second straight season in 2022 and hit .307/.377/.456 with an .833 OPS, 15 home runs, 73 RBI, 84 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 150 games.
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman
Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman