The Phillies clinched a playoff bye but are focused solely on winning the World Series.

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a playoff berth and a first-round bye after a strong finish to the regular season, but their focus remains on winning the World Series. Despite the advantage of a bye, team leaders emphasize that resting players is not the priority—victory is. Manager Rob Thomson and players stress that the postseason is about performance, not comfort, as the Phillies aim to capitalize on their momentum and avoid complacency.