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Phillies reshape staff and bullpen, NL East roundup
There were no NL East games yesterday, but the Phillies stayed busy reshaping their roster and coaching staff for the seasons ahead.
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There was no on-field action in the NL East yesterday, but the off-field news wire was busy, with the Philadelphia Phillies continuing to shape both their roster and coaching staff after an 88-74 campaign.
Phillies double down on Turner and bullpen depth
Per CBS Sports, the Phillies intend to keep Trea Turner at shortstop. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski indicated that improved defense is essentially a requirement for Turner to remain there long term, underscoring how seriously the club is treating its infield run-prevention issues.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Phillies also re-signed left-handed reliever Tim Mayza to a one-year deal, an agreement Dombrowski announced Thursday morning. Keeping a familiar and reliable lefty in the bullpen fits a team that expects to contend again near the top of the NL East.
MLB Trade Rumors further reports that Philadelphia hired former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as third base and infield coach, tightening the link between a division rival’s former skipper and the Phillies’ daily game-planning. Another report from the same outlet notes that during their managerial search, the Phillies reached out to franchise icons Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, as well as former Red Sox manager Alex Cora, before ultimately promoting interim manager Don Mattingly to the full-time role.
Braves tweak 40-man; depth shuffles around the East
The Atlanta Braves (94-68) made a quiet roster move, selecting infielder Brett Wisely to their 40-man roster, per the MLB.com transaction log cited by MLB Trade Rumors. Outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was outrighted off the roster in a corresponding move after being placed on waivers earlier in the week.
On the minor league side, MLB Trade Rumors relays that two players from NL East organizations elected minor league free agency, according to MiLB.com. One of them is catcher Payton Henry, now in the Phillies system but best known for a 20-game stint with the Miami Marlins in 2021-22.
Former Marlin Miguel Rojas calls it a career
Outside the division race but still touching NL East history, veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announced his retirement after the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated by the Milwaukee Brewers, MLB Trade Rumors reports, citing ESPN. A two-time World Series winner and 2025 postseason hero, Rojas leaves the game after a final run in Los Angeles, remembered in NL East circles for his earlier years with the Miami Marlins.