Hays dealt with a kidney infection, likely from something he ate, during much of his time in Philadelphia after the Phillies traded for him.

The Phillies avoided arbitration with both Ruiz and Stubbs. Ruiz, 30, pitched into a key role in the Phillies' bullpen and will make $1.225 million in 2025, according to a source.

Hays came to Philadelphia one season removed from being an All-Star, but he fell out of the Baltimore Orioles' outfield mix in 2024. The lefty-heavy Phillies were looking for a right-handed hitter to either play every day or platoon with Marsh in left field.