As Spring Training progresses, 11 former Phillies who are currently unrestricted by contract

While Philadelphia Phillies fans have had to watch Rhys Hoskins suit up with the Milwaukee Brewers this spring, there are still a slew of players who were considered relatively integral parts of the team in the not-so-distant past that remain free agents.

With just a few weeks until the 2024 regular season begins, here are 11 former Phillies still looking for an opportunity to extend their respective careers.

RHP Michael Lorenzen

Things largely didn’t work out for Lorenzen after a midseason trade to the Phillies, as he posted a 5.51 ERA over 47 1/3 innings. With that said, there’s a big if, as he tossed a no-hitter in his second start with the Phillies. He was an All-Star — albeit on a bad team — with the Detroit Tigers, posting a 3.58 ERA in 18 starts before being traded to the Phillies. That he’s not in camp with someone right now on an MLB deal is quite surprising, especially given that the New York Mets and San Diego Padres have been reported to have interest in him.

The Los Angeles Angels — who employed Lorenzen in 2022 — are also reportedly interested in Lorenzen. It’s possible they are waiting to see if they’ll sign Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery before making a decision on Lorenzen, although they could stand to add multiple starters. Overall, the bulk of teams that would make sense for Lorenzen aren’t players for Snell or Montgomery, so their continued presence on the market shouldn’t prevent him from signing.