After offseason surgery, Kepler says he’s pain free and isn’t concerned about his transition from right field to left. "I am very easily adjustable," he said.

The newest Phillie met with the media on Thursday to share his excitement to be playing for the club and being fully healthy in 2025.Max Kepler looking forward to being healthy and helping Phillies wi

Max Kepler had surgery in Philadelphia on Oct. 2 to repair a partially detached abdominal muscle that had bothered him since the summer. He recovered in a hospital room, which featured a view of Citizens Bank Park in the distance.

With the six arbitration cases settled, the Phillies’ luxury-tax payroll is projected to be $306 million, a franchise record.

Showing an affinity for working hard on deadline, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski and his staff successfully avoided salary arbitration with all six eligible players on the last day before the deadline.