Either player would be a significant addition to the Phillies' lineup.
Both are powerful hitters and consistently productive.
During the 2024 MLB season with the Baltimore Orioles, Santander played 155 games. He hit 44 home runs and had 102 RBI, with a slash line of .235/.308/.506. The offense he provides is precisely what Philadelphia needs in the center of its lineup.
Regarding Hernandez, he is coming off another impressive year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 154 games, the star outfielder hit 33 home runs and drove in 99 RBI, while batting .272/.339/.501.
From a pure hitting standpoint, Hernandez would be the better choice, but if the Phillies are seeking power, Santander would be ideal.
Both players are highly sought-after free agents, with many teams across the league eager to sign them.
Philadelphia must act swiftly and decisively if they wish to secure them.
With all this in mind, there are still options available that could significantly improve the Phillies. If they aim to win a championship in 2025, they need to act quickly and make impactful additions.
I don't know if you've heard, but the Philadelphia Phillies have been fairly inactive this offseason.
With the MLB Winter Meetings concluded, they need to take action as they aim for a World Series in 2025. With a roster full of stars on the wrong side of 30, time is ticking for the Phils and the window isn't going to remain open much longer for this group.
Numerous rumors have already surrounded the Phillies, but they haven't accomplished anything significant yet.
A key focus for Philadelphia for the remainder of the offseason is acquiring a power hitter for their outfield.
Fortunately, a few top-tier players remain available in free agency whom the Phillies could target aggressively.
Edward Eng of That Balls Out of Here has proposed that Philadelphia should attempt to sign either Anthony Santander or Teoscar Hernandez.
"But with prime outfield targets such as Anthony Santander and Tesocar Hernández still available in free agency, the Phillies still have the perfect outfield solution staring them in the face. With both outfielders being capable of easily amassing 30+ home runs and 100+ RBI per season, either of them would be exactly what the team needs to help them reach the next level."
Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) celebrates after hitting a single during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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Big name free agents still out there for Phillies to grab
December 17, 2024
Anthony Santander or Teoscar Hernandez would be a nice addition to the roster.
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