Phillies Sign Outfielder Max Kepler to One-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly signing Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million contract, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal, yet to be officially announced by the team, leaves the Phillies with an open 40-man roster slot, meaning no corresponding move will be required. Kepler is represented by VC Sports Group.

Kepler, who hails from Germany, will be donning a new uniform for the first time in his career. He spent a decade and a half with the Minnesota Twins, joining them as a teenager and breaking into the major leagues late in the 2015 season. Over the course of his tenure with the Twins, Kepler signed a $35 million extension in February 2019, extending his stay well beyond the typical six-year control window.

Throughout his stint with Minnesota, Kepler established himself as a reliable right fielder with respectable offensive production. His standout year came in 2019, when he hit 36 home runs in what many consider an outlier season due to the juiced ball. Generally, Kepler has been a consistent 15-20 home run hitter with solid on-base skills.