Philadelphia Phillies Sign Utility Man Dylan Moore To Minor League Contract
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with veteran utility player Dylan Moore on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league Spring Training. The 33-year-old will compete for a reserve role on the Opening Day roster, with the deal reportedly allowing him to earn up to $3.25 million if he secures a spot on the major league squad.
Moore brings significant defensive versatility to the organization, having played every position on the diamond except catcher during his seven-year MLB career. He spent the majority of his tenure with the Seattle Mariners, where he won a Gold Glove Award as a utility player in 2024, before finishing the 2025 season with the Texas Rangers. His primary assets include his defensive flexibility and speed, having accumulated 118 stolen bases over his career. Furthermore, his right-handed bat offers a specific advantage against left-handed pitching, against whom he holds a career .727 OPS compared to a .668 OPS against right-handers.
Despite these defensive strengths, Moore’s recent offensive struggles present a significant concern for his roster viability. He is coming off a difficult 2025 campaign where he slashed just .201/.267/.374 across 106 games between Seattle and Texas. Critics point to his high strikeout rate and low batting average as evidence that his offensive production may not be sufficient for a consistent major league role. He will need to demonstrate a bounce-back capability at the plate in Clearwater to edge out other utility candidates such as Edmundo Sosa and Otto Kemp.
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