Phillies Sign Adolis Garcia to $10M Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with free agent outfielder Adolis Garcia, pending a physical examination, bolstering their lineup with a right-handed power hitter and strong defender as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The deal, first reported by baseball journalist Francys Romero, comes after the Texas Rangers nontendered Garcia last month, making him a free agent following two underwhelming offensive seasons. At 32 years old, Garcia joins a Phillies team seeking depth in the corner outfield, particularly as a potential replacement for Nick Castellanos, who is expected to be traded or released before spring training. Phillies officials view Garcia as a low-risk addition to provide protection for star slugger Bryce Harper in the middle of the order, addressing a need for right-handed production after their outfield ranked 20th in home runs and 19th in slugging percentage last year.

Garcia's career trajectory offers a mix of high potential and recent inconsistency. Originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017 as an international free agent from Cuba, he did not receive an extended major league opportunity until age 28 in 2021....