Outfielder Max Kepler and the Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract, sources told ESPN. This adds a corner outfielder to Philadelphia’s offensive mix as it looks to retool after a disappointing exit in the National League Division Series.

The 31-year-old Kepler spent the first 10 years of his career with the Minnesota Twins, where he dazzled with physicality and provided solid defense. Over the last decade, Kepler hit .237/.318/.429 with 161 home runs and 508 RBIs in 1,072 games.

The deal, which is still pending physical completion, was first reported by MLB.com.

Kepler missed time in 2024 due to injuries to both knees, hitting .253/.302/.380 in 105 games. Kepler, who is expected to spend most of his time in left field with Philadelphia, had the best season of his career in 2019 when he hit .252/.336/.519 with 36 home runs and 90 RBIs.

The Phillies, whose outfield performance ranked in the bottom third of Major League Baseball this year, entered the offseason looking to shake up their offense following an NLDS loss to the New York Mets. With Kepler on the roster, Philadelphia could shift Brandon Marsh to midfield full-time while Nick Castellanos patrols the right side.

Philadelphia returns most of its core, with first baseman Bryce Harper, shortstop Trea Turner, designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, catcher JT Realmuto and starters Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez. With star outfielder Juan Soto heading to the Mets and star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and starter Spencer Strider returning from injuries for the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies’ grip on the NL East – which they won by six games – is tenuous.

They rely on the help of rebound players. Philadelphia’s other move so far this winter was a one-year, $8.5 million deal for closer Jordan Romano, who spent much of this year injured.