Phillies’ arbitration decisions ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Today marks an important day in the offseason. The non-tender deadline is set for Friday at 5 p.m. ET.
Advertisement
The Phillies have a number of arbitration-eligible players and by Friday the club will decide whether to trade, non-tender (essentially release) or submit an annual salary, which triggers the arbitration process.
A player becomes arbitration-eligible after accumulating three years of major-league service time. So, who qualifies for the Phils?
SP Jesús Luzardo
Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea – Imagn Images
Service Time: 5.165 | Free Agent: 2027
In his first season in Philadelphia, the left-hander was both reliable and durable. In 2025, he led the team in wins (15), posted a 3.92 ERA and made 32 starts. His 2.90 field-independent pitching mark ranked sixth in MLB. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski expressed interest in an extension, positioning Luzardo as a staple in the rotation for years to come.
Advertisement
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $12 million
INF Edmundo Sosa
Credit: Bill Streicher – Imagn Images
Service Time: 5.140 | Free Agent: 2027
The 29-year-old has solidified himself as the utility man. In his fourth season with the Phils, Sosa slashed .276/.307/.469 for a .777 OPS. His career average of 3.3 WAR per 162 games underscores his value. He hit .318 with an .895 OPS versus left-handed pitching in 2025, making him a go-to match-up option for manager Rob Thomson.
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $7.5 million
3B Alec Bohm
Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea – Imagn Images
Service Time: 5.106 | Free Agent: 2027
Speculation has mounted around Bohm’s future in Philadelphia. Though 2025 was deemed a “down” year, the 29-year-old still produced a .287 average — the best mark among third basemen with 400+ plate appearances. Bohm provides contact and all-field hitting, but just 11 homers in 120 games invite questions about power at the position. Keep an eye on what the Phillies choose to do prior to the deadline.
Advertisement
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $10.25 million
C Garrett Stubbs
Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck – Imagn Images
Service Time: 4.148 | Free Agent: 2028
At age 32, Stubbs appeared in just five games at the big league level after spending most of the season at Triple-A. He remains an affordable option if the club keeps him on the 26-man roster, though his value diminishes if he remains a minor-league depth piece. His status may also hinge on how the team handles free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto.
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $925,000
OF Brandon Marsh
Credit: Bill Streicher – Imagn Images
Service Time: 4.078 | Free Agent: 2028
Marsh was the team’s most stable everyday outfielder in 2025. He hit .280/.342/.443 for a .785 OPS while rotating between left and center and offering above-average defense at both spots. Against right-handed pitching, he hit .300 with an .838 OPS. Currently, he seems to be locked into the Phils’ outfield for 2026.
Advertisement
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $5.5 million
CP Jhoan Duran
Credit: Bill Streicher – Imagn Images
Service Time: 4.000 | Free Agent: 2028
The flamethrower came to Philadelphia in mid-season and delivered: 16 saves and a 2.18 ERA in 23 appearances. He finished 2025 with a career-high 32 saves and a 2.35 FIP. With two seasons of team control remaining, Durán represents high value in the ninth inning — reflecting the value the Phils gave up to acquire him from Minnesota.
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $8 million
2B Bryson Stott
Credit: Bill Streicher – Imagn Images
Service Time: 4.000 | Free Agent: 2028
Stott’s profile is clear: an athletic middle infielder with a plus glove and a below-average bat. In 2025, he slashed .257/.328/.391 (96 OPS+). He was one of three players at the position to walk 50+ times and struck out fewer than 100. His left-left splits remain troubling (.575 OPS in 123 plate appearances), making his status as starter questionable.
Advertisement
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $5.5 million
RP Tanner Banks
Credit: Bill Streicher – Imagn Images
Service Time: 3.092 | Free Agent: 2029
Banks had a strong season for a left-handed reliever: a 3.07 ERA across 69 appearances, which placed him in the top-20 among southpaw relievers. Most notably, he held left-handed hitters to a .175 average and a .456 OPS. He’s a bullpen asset, especially in match-up scenarios.
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $1.25 million
C Rafael Marchán
Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea – Imagn Images
Service Time: 3.006 | Free Agent: 2029
The switch-hitting catcher emerged as a reliable backup option behind Realmuto. Although he didn’t qualify for many advanced metrics, Marchán posted above-average marks in square-up percentage, chase rate and strikeout rate. Defensively, he ranked in the 84th percentile for caught steals and registered a 1.88-second pop time (top-4 % in MLB).
Advertisement
Projected 2026 Arbitration Value (per Spotrac): $1 million
