The Philadelphia Phillies may have another reason to reconsider their plans for Brandon Marsh this offseason. The outfielder is reportedly available in trade discussions, but a new injury revelation could explain why his 2026 season took such a dramatic turn.

According to The Athletic's Matt Gelb, Marsh underwent surgery on his left hand, just above his wrist, after the season. A league source told the publication that Marsh played through the ailment for several months. It remains unclear whether the Phillies' medical staff knew about the injury while he was playing.

The revelation is particularly interesting considering how drastically Marsh's production changed throughout the season. He enjoyed a phenomenal first half, earning his first career All-Star selection and looking like a major piece of Philadelphia's lineup moving forward. However, everything fell apart after the All-Star break. His offensive production dropped considerably, and the Phillies eventually had to reconsider how much they could rely on him as an everyday outfielder.

Now, the organization has a difficult decision to make. Marsh is reportedly available in trade discussions, according to league sources who spoke with The Athletic. Philadelphia needs to improve its outfield, and moving Marsh could give the front office an opportunity to pursue another option.

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Still, trading him now could mean selling low on a player who showed just how productive he can be when healthy. If the hand injury contributed to his second-half struggles, another team could view him as a potential bounce-back candidate rather than a declining player.

The Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series, adding another disappointing ending to a season that began with championship expectations. Changes are clearly needed, but moving Marsh might not be as straightforward as it appeared before this injury revelation.