Friday was the deadline for teams to decide whether to offer contracts to their arbitration-eligible players and the Phillies opted against doing so with Austin Hays.

The Phillies avoided arbitration with both Ruiz and Stubbs. Ruiz, 30, pitched into a key role in the Phillies' bullpen and will make $1.225 million in 2025, according to a source.

The Phillies' next outfield transactions have become important. They have been active in pursuing trades and have shopped numerous players.