Phillies tabbed as landing spot for .845 OPS Cubs outfielder in free agency

The Philadelphia Phillies are being flagged as a potential destination for Seiya Suzuki, the Chicago Cubs outfielder who posted a .845 OPS and could soon reach free agency. CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa pointed to the Phillies’ ongoing need for a true right-handed hitting outfield star, arguing that while Derek Hill has helped and Bryan De La Cruz provides depth, the club still lacks an established middle-of-the-order bat from the right side. Suzuki would likely move into right field, with Bryce Harper shifting back to first base. This season, Suzuki has 4.7 bWAR across 128 games, plus 131 hits, 30 doubles, 24 homers and 80 RBIs, along with a .268 average and OPS+ of at least 125 for four straight years.