New reports recently revealed that the Philadelphia Phillies They plan to increase their payroll in 2025. Fans should appreciate the owners’ decision, as the Phillies are already among the biggest spenders in Major League Baseball.

While no fan should have been upset if he made marginal moves and had a comparable payroll in 2025, it’s obvious those responsible want to win as much as anyone.

For Philadelphia, it may not have been too difficult a decision. It’s not that they always have to spend money and increase their payroll, but they almost have to. At this point, with the existing roster, they were either running the same team without some guys or continuing to do everything they could.

Another $100 million or so might not be much for the owners. That’s saying something, as there are plenty of baseball clubs that wouldn’t do the same.

Because of his commitment, the Phillies will have an excellent opportunity to improve this winter. They will have multiple options and considering they are willing to spend, there are even more players they could pursue than ever before.

Among the top of the list could be Teoscar Hernandezwho just turned in an impressive performance in the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Hernandez had seven hits in five games, including a home run and a huge double in Game 5.

Philadelphia needs as many proven players as possible, as they already have many on their roster. As you saw with the Dodgers, having those guys makes things easier when it matters most.

From the looks of it, there’s a chance they’re in the mix for him. Fox Sports’ Rowan Kavner He listed suitors for the right-handed slugger, including the Phillies.

“Hernández never received the long-term offer he expected last offseason after a down year in Seattle, so he decided to reset his market on a one-year flyer in Los Angeles. The move is about to handsomely reward the champion of the Home Run Derby, whether in Los Angeles, where he rebounded in an All-Star season as a key piece for the champions, or anywhere else, considering the additive presence he was for the Dodgers both on and off the field. , and how much he enjoyed it. In a winning environment, a return makes a lot of sense.

It is believed that Hernandez wants to stay in Los Angeles, but if they want to use those funds elsewhere, there would be an opportunity to steal the star.