The Philadelphia Phillies have stayed active early in the offseason, making several moves beyond their most notable decision to extend Kyle Schwarber on a $150 million deal. While Schwarber’s contract grabbed the spotlight, the front office has quietly worked to strengthen the roster, particularly in the bullpen, without committing significant money.
At the MLB Winter Meetings, the Phillies added Yoniel Curet and Zach McCambley, two low-cost options designed to add depth and flexibility to the relief corps. Those additions reflected a continued focus on finding affordable arms who could compete for roles without straining the payroll. That approach has apparently carried on, as the team remains active in the lower tiers of the free-agent market.
According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Philadelphia is set to sign right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson, a veteran reliever who has previously pitched for the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. Wilson, listed at 255 pounds, would be another economical addition aimed at bolstering the bullpen mix. Details of the agreement have not yet been made public, leaving open whether the deal is for a major league roster spot or a minor league contract.
Wilson, now 27, has already logged parts of eight seasons in the majors. His career includes stints with Atlanta, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and most recently the Chicago White Sox during the 2025 season. His most recent performance was uneven, as he posted a 6.65 ERA across 20 appearances for Chicago, which included five starts and eight games finished. Over 47.1 innings, he struck out 28 batters while allowing 11 home runs, numbers that reflected his struggles to miss bats and limit damage.
Despite those results, the Phillies appear willing to take a chance in hopes that Wilson can rediscover the form he showed in 2023. That season, while pitching for the Brewers, he delivered one of the best stretches of his career. Appearing in 53 games, Wilson recorded a 2.58 ERA and contributed 1.5 bWAR, striking out 61 hitters across 76.2 innings while surrendering just nine home runs. Although his 4.13 FIP suggested some favorable variance, the overall performance was strong enough to make him an intriguing reclamation candidate.
Wilson debuted in the majors at just 20 years old with Atlanta in 2018, and as he potentially enters his ninth big league season, he offers versatility as a long reliever or spot starter. With some uncertainty surrounding Zack Wheeler’s availability early in the season, a strong showing in Spring Training could put Wilson in position to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster and provide useful depth to Philadelphia’s pitching staff.