The Phillies have entered the mix for Jonathan Loaisiga, adding another heavyweight name to a free-agent relief market that already includes the Dodgers and Yankees.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Philadelphia is one of several teams showing interest in the right-hander. Loaisiga had already been connected to a possible return to his former club in New York, and the Dodgers have also been mentioned. Heyman also said the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are in the conversation, with more teams possibly jumping in as well.
Loaisiga, 32, has pitched for the Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2026 with Arizona, he put together a 2.42 ERA in 67 appearances, the kind of production that can change the look of a bullpen fast.
That’s part of why Philadelphia makes sense here. Jhoan Duran gives the Phillies a dependable closer, but the rest of the relief corps still has some uncertainty around it. There are useful arms in the group, but adding another high-leverage option would fit a clear need.
And Loaisiga isn’t the only big name tied to the Phillies this winter. The club has also been linked to several free-agent starters, including Tarik Skubal, and is expected to explore offensive upgrades as well. On top of that, Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner have come up in trade rumors.
So this could be a winter that reshapes the roster in a real way. The Phillies are in the hunt for bullpen help, and Loaisiga has become one of the more interesting names to watch.
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