4 dream MLB offseason goals for the Philadelphia Phillies

The 2024 MLB season ended in extremely disappointing fashion for the Philadelphia Phillies. After a strong performance during the regular season that ended with a 95-67 record, the Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs by the NL East division rival. New York Mets in just four games.

With that playoff series loss, it has become clear that Philadelphia has a lot of things to fix this offseason.

A number of positions jump off the charts as needed during the offseason. Both starting pitching and outfield help should be priorities for the front office. They could also use another quality bullpen arm if the opportunity to add one arises.

With that said, let’s take a look at four dream targets for the Phillies to consider in the upcoming offseason.

If Philadelphia wants to look at a more mid-range but still high-end starter, Jack Flaherty could be a name to keep an eye on. He was a star at the Detroit Tigers before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason.

After being traded to the Dodgers, Flaherty looked like an absolute star. He made 28 starts, compiling a 13-7 record, along with an ERA of 3.17, a WHIP of 1.07, 194 strikeouts, 38 walks and 162.0 innings pitched.

Flaherty won’t cost the kind of money a player like Corbin Burnes would and would be a high-end starter for the Phillies’ rotation. It’s definitely worth checking out.

If the team were to look to the trade market to pursue an outfielder, Luis Robert Jr. be very logical.

Before the MLB trade deadline, Philadelphia was heavily linked to Robert. He could very well be available during the offseason.

Robert played in only 100 games this season and hit 14 home runs and 35 RBI. However, in 2023 he showed some of his potential with 38 home runs and 80 RBI, along with a slash line of .264/.315/.542. Those numbers would be a big addition to the Phillies’ lineup.

While Flaherty would be a great option, Philadelphia could swing even bigger. Burnes would be the big dream target for the Phillies to add a starting pitcher.

He is expected to have a huge market when free agency opens up. Philadelphia could very well be a top candidate for him if they are willing to spend a lot of money on him.

Burnes made 32 starts during the 2024 season. In those starts, he went 15-9, good for an ERA of 2.92, a WHIP of 1.10, a 3.8 K/BB ratio and 194.1 innings pitched. He would be a piece that immediately makes the Phillies a more dangerous competitor in the National League.

Philadelphia has never shied away from making a big leap. It’s highly unlikely that Juan Soto ends up with the Phillies, but they should at least throw their name into the mix for him.

Soto is only 26 years old and is coming off a season in which he hit 41 home runs and 109 RBI. He also had a slash line of .288/.419/.569.

To sign him, Philadelphia would have to make him a historic offer. That should be something they were open to if he was interested. It’s not going to happen, but it’s fun to dream about.