Kyle Schwarber dominated the Phillies’ season with 56 homers and 132 RBIs across all 162 games, setting the offseason agenda as free agency looms. If he stays, Philadelphia could ride continuity; if he leaves, Alex Bregman is floated as a power and leadership pivot to pair with Bryce Harper. Along with J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suarez, Max Kepler, Jordan Romano, and David Robertson entering the market, Philadelphia faces a high-stakes retooling ahead of 2025.

David Robertson, in his 17th big-league season, has stitched together a nomadic relief career across eight organizations and now returns to Philadelphia for a third stint. In 17 games this year he owns a 4.20 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 15 innings, with a late-season stumble that emphasizes age-related risk. As the season ends, the Phillies must decide whether a veteran late-inning arm belongs in their 2026 bullpen plan or if a more economical option fits better.

Phillies shock Dodgers 6-5 in 10 innings to clinch a second straight NL East title, traveling coast-to-coast to finish the job in Los Angeles. Kyle Schwarber’s 53rd homer off a lefty opener set the tone, Bryce Harper followed with a late go-ahead shot, and J.T. Realmuto delivered the clutch sac fly in the 10th for the decisive run. Ranger Suarez steadied the rotation, while the bullpen and base running, including Harrison Bader’s double steal, kept Philadelphia ahead before David Robertson closed it out.

Philadelphia clinched the NL East with a 6-5, 10-inning win over the Dodgers in LA, stretching their division cushion to 12.5 games over the Mets with 11 games left. Schwarber started the power surge with his NL-leading 53rd homer; Stott’s RBI single and Wilson’s homer gave PHI the lead before Harper and Pages added late solo shots. Robertson closed out in the 10th to seal it as PHI positions itself for the playoffs while L.A. fends for seeding.