New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Philadelphia Phillies saw two key players turn down lucrative one-year deals this offseason. Both slugger Kyle Schwarber and left-handed starter Ranger Suarez officially rejected the Phillies' $22.025 million qualifying offers, choosing instead to test the open market.

By extending qualifying offers to both players, the Phillies protected themselves with draft compensation. If either Schwarber or Suarez signs elsewhere, Philadelphia will receive a supplemental pick after the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

That safety net gives the president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, flexibility.

Despite hitting free agency, neither player has closed the door on Philadelphia. Schwarber and Suarez have repeat...