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Phillies Sign Utilityman Dylan Moore to Major-League Deal Ahead of Opening Day

The move secures multi-position depth after his opt-out triggered a 48-hour roster decision.

Overview

  • Dylan Moore agreed to a major-league contract with Philadelphia, with league sources indicating he is expected to make the Opening Day roster.
  • Manager Rob Thomson lauded Moore as a pro who can help the clubhouse and said the staff will work to rebound his offense after a down 2025.
  • Moore, 33, has played every position except catcher and won the 2023 utility Gold Glove with Seattle.
  • He appeared in 106 games last season between the Mariners and Rangers, batting .201 with 11 homers and 14 steals.
  • The signing settles a prioritized utility bench spot as the Phillies project a bench of Moore, Edmundo Sosa, Otto Kemp and a backup catcher chosen from Rafael Marchán or Garrett Stubbs.