Sometimes the past repeats itself.

When it happens, it’s almost never a good thing. We’re seeing that play out now with the 2026 Phillies outfield, projected as one of the worst among any (perceived) contender across the sport.

And while it wasn’t a surprise, the news of Harrison Bader to the Giants cemented the truth: The Phillies outfield—Brandon Marsh/Otto Kemp in left, Justin Crawford in center, and Adolis Garcia in right field—is filled with question marks, false hope and too much uncertainty.

It feels like Déjà vu all over again with a Philadelphia team wasting years of a championship window due to complete mismanagement of a position.