When free agency kicks off this week for MLB players, the Phillies won't be able to simply sign the best available position players.

There are a handful of reasons why. For starters, their entire infield is set and under contract for 2026 — Bryce Harper at first base, Bryson Stott at second, Trea Turner at shortstop and Alec Bohm at third. They would need to trade one of these players away to open up a spot.

In addition, they probably aren't going to be spending $350 million like the Dodgers. So after they decide which of their outgoing free agents — Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, J.T. Realmuto and Harrison Bader — they want to retain, they'll have limited funds (assuming they spend like they did last year avoiding the top tier of the luxury tax).

There are a lot of hurdles the team

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