Rumors continue to swirl that the Philadelphia Phillies are searching for a splash addition in the free agency market before the new season begins. Whether that’s Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, or some other available players still out there, the Phillies have plenty of options if they wish to bring someone in. One lesser-profile player the front office reportedly had interest in was Whit Merrifield. Philadelphia has been rumored to be looking for a fourth outfielder this offseason, but has found it difficult to court anyone on the market because they can’t guarantee playing
Besides Nick Castellanos, Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas, who are projected to be their starters, Jake Cave and Cristian Pache are also on the roster. Merrifield is coming off an All-Star selection last year with the Toronto Blue Jays, the third of his career. He posted a slash line of .272/.318/.382 with 11 home runs and 67 RBI across 145 games. He also split his time between the outfield and infield with the Blue Jays, making him one of the best utility
