> At a Glance
> – The Phillies agreed to 2026 salaries with Jesús Luzardo ($11 M), Alec Bohm ($10.2 M), Jhoan Duran ($7.5 M), Bryson Stott ($5.9 M), Edmundo Sosa ($4.4 M) and Tanner Banks ($1.2 M) ahead of the 8 p.m. arbitration deadline.
> – Garrett Stubbs ($925 K majors / $575 K minors) and Rafael Marchán ($800 K) had already signed, giving the club eight wrapped-up cases.
> – Projected payroll now hovers just below the fourth luxury-tax threshold, where every extra dollar is taxed at 110%.
> – Why it matters: Fans watching offseason spending now know exactly where the front office stands against the penalty line and which young regulars will be back.
The Phillies knocked out their remaining arbitration work Thursday, locking in eight players and pushing the 2026 payroll within striking distance of baseball’s steepest tax bracket.
The Big-Ticket Arms
Jesús Luzardo landed the largest deal at $11 million after anchoring the rotation with 15 wins, a 3.92 ERA and a league-best 2.90 FIP across 32 starts. The lefty is under team control through 2026, but the front office has already signaled interest in a longer extension.
Jhoan Duran will earn $7.5 million-heady money for a reliever-after converting 16 of 16 save chances with a 2.18 ERA following his deadline acquisition. He enters 2026 with two years of control and the inside track to close.
Infield Dollars And Decisions
Alec Bohm‘s $10.2 million deal tops position-player payouts despite an offseason clouded by trade chatter. Even in a “step-back” year he hit .287, best among third basemen with 400+ plate appearances.
Bryson Stott settled at $5.9 million, a raise that rewards plus defense and speed even as his 96 OPS+ signals room for offensive growth.
Edmundo Sosa will make $4.4 million for his super-utility role, handling left-handed pitching and covering every infield spot.
Bench And Bullpen Pieces
Southpaw Tanner Banks secured $1.2 million after limiting lefties to a .456 OPS in 69 appearances. The modest salary keeps him a cost-effective matchup weapon through 2026.
Catchers signed earlier: Garrett Stubbs on a split contract ($925 K majors / $575 K minors) and Rafael Marchán at $800 K.
Where The Money Stands
| Commitment Level | 2026 Figure |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed deals | ≈ $225 M (4th-highest) |
| After arb deals | ≈ $301.5 M (Spotrac) |
| Luxury-tax line | $302 M (approx.) |
| Over-penalty | 110% on every surplus dollar |
Outstanding Case
Brandon Marsh is the lone unsigned arbitration player. His 2025 line-.280 average, .785 OPS, .300/.838 vs. RHP-sets up a hearing if numbers don’t converge.
Key Takeaways
- Eight arbitration cases are done; only Brandon Marsh remains.
- Payroll sits just under the harshest luxury-tax tier, limiting further spending unless ownership accepts a 110% surcharge.
- Luzardo and Duran now rank among baseball’s priciest pitcher duos under short-term control.
- Bohm‘s double-digit salary keeps him both a lineup fixture and potential trade chip.
With the deadline passed, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski can turn to filling bench and bullpen depth while staying mindful of every dollar that could tip the club into the penalty zone.
