Kyle Schwarber Returning to Phillies on Five-Year Deal
Left-handed designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million deal on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. The New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, and even the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to lure Schwarber away in free agency, but ultimately, the reigning National League home run leader decided to return to Philly. The 32-year-old finished second in MVP voting in 2025 after slashing .240/.365/.563 with 56 home runs and an NL-leading 132 RBI. He has slugged at least 38 home runs in each of his four seasons with the Phillies, and he played in all 162 regular-season games in 2025 for the first time in his career. Schwarber became the 21st player in history to hit four homers in a game, and he was also one of five players with at least 100 walks. He has also been an important clubhouse leader and a clutch performer in the postseason, hitting 14 homers in 38 playoff games the last four years with the Phillies.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
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