The Phillies’ search for right-handed offense has already put two prominent outfield names on the radar.
That conversation picked up steam after MLB Network Radio pointed to Philadelphia’s struggles from the right side and tied them to a pair of free-agent possibilities: Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki. The setup is simple enough. The Phillies finished last in OPS from right-handed hitters in 2026, and that weakness has made the open market look a lot more interesting.
On Thursday, MLB Network Radio shared host Mike Ferrin’s take on X, formerly Twitter, and he didn’t hide the fit he sees.
“Randy's going to get paid, and he's going to be a really good addition for somebody… The Phillies. Oh my God, the Phillies could use Randy Arozarena. Phillies could use Seiya Suzuki.”
Arozarena, who is 31, put together a strong season for the Mariners, batting .281 with a .381 on-base percentage, 26 home runs and 79 RBIs. He also added 26 stolen bases, giving Seattle production both at the plate and on the bases.
Suzuki’s season with the Cubs was just as loud in the power department. He posted a .270/.368/.473 slash line with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs over 143 regular-season games. His on-base and slugging numbers combined for an .841 OPS.
The #Phillies finished LAST in OPS from right-handed hitters in 2026.
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Both players are now in the middle of qualifying-offer decisions. Seattle and Chicago each extended one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offers to Arozarena and Suzuki on Monday, and each has until November 17 to decide whether to accept or decline.
If they accept, they stay with their current clubs on that deal. If they decline, they can keep working the market, including the possibility of returning to the same team on a different contract.
Ferrin’s comments were about potential fits, not reported talks. The clip did not point to an offer, a demand, or any active negotiation between Philadelphia and either outfielder.
For now, the Phillies’ next move in the outfield is still up in the air.
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