# Phillies stay or go: big money contracts

> Phillies' big money contracts make trade moves unlikely.
- Title: Phillies stay or go: big money contracts · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Phillies' big money contracts make trade moves unlikely. Phillies will keep Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and other high-salary players due to…
- Keywords: phillies, bryce harper, trea turner, j.t. realmuto, aaron nola, zack wheeler, cris sánchez, jesús luzardo, kyle schwarber, brad keller, mlb, no-trade clause
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/phillies-stay-go-realmuto-wheeler-schwarber-turner-harper-nola-sanchez-keller-luzardo-contract-trade-rumors
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:56:49.82+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: phillies, bryce harper, trea turner, j.t. realmuto, aaron nola, zack wheeler, cris sánchez, jesús luzardo, kyle schwarber, brad keller, mlb, no-trade clause
## Phillies' big money contracts
The Phillies are tethered to their big contract guys for a very long time.
## Brewers payroll comparison
The NL pennant-winning Milwaukee Brewers have a payroll of $154 million this season.
## Phillies' 2027 salary commitment
The Phillies are already on the hook to pay nine players over $217 million combined by 2027.
## Harper, Turner, Nola no-trade clauses
Harper, Turner and Nola each have a no-trade clause, which means they cannot be traded without full approval.
## Harper's return and Turner's position
Harper is expected to return to first base next season, while Turner's position could be fluid after his defense was called out.
## Wheeler, Sánchez, Luzardo pitching
Wheeler, Sánchez and Luzardo are expected to finish in the top five Cy Young voting come November.
## Schwarber's value
Schwarber is the reigning NL co-home run king and the Phillies' offensive centerpiece.
## Realmuto's contract status
Realmuto signed a new deal last offseason and the Phillies won't trade him despite his declining offense.
## Keller's injury status
Keller was shut down in July for Tommy John surgery and may never pitch again for the Phillies.
## Phillies' trade options
The Phillies have no realistic trade scenarios for any of their big money players.
## Phillies' 2027 roster plan
The Phillies will retain their top pitchers and key players despite contract constraints.
## Why trade is unlikely
The Phillies' no-trade clauses and strong performance expectations make trade moves improbable.
## Key takeaway

Phillies will keep Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and other high-salary players due to no-trade clauses and strong performance expectations.