As Bryce Harper began his first spring training as a first baseman, he was asked if his days as an outfielder are definitely, 100% over. “I don’t think I’ll move back out there,” he said in February.

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in Juan Soto but they do not seem to be as active in the pursuit as other teams. They could look to spend the money not spent on Soto on a different superstar.