Phillies sit 76-54, 7 games up in the NL East, but Wheeler’s injury tightens the stream of roster moves this offseason. Free-agent chatter centers on Alex Bregman, who signed a three-year, $120 million deal with deferrals and opt-outs after each season in Boston; Philadelphia is a plausible landing spot if Bohm’s offense remains marginal. Detroit’s Tigers are also floated as a potential suitor, while Dombrowski weighs whether to chase immediate wins or the longer-term fit.

In this scenario, Bregman’s .917 OPS in limited time with 16 homers this season and oodles of proven impact make him a tantalizing upgrade. His opt-outs after 2025 and ’26 give him leverage, but a winning environment in Philly could seal the deal. Fantasy managers should watch how Bohm’s production affects target decisions and how the roster balance shifts with any Bregman addition.

Bottom line: the Phils are primed to push chips in if they believe a World Series window is closing, and Bregman’s mix of defense, power, and playoff pedigree makes him the most intriguing swing this winter. The decision hinges on Bregman’s desires and Dombrowski’s appetite for risk and paydown flexibility.