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.