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Kyle Schwarber Considers Farewell Season with Phillies Ahead of Free Agency

Career-high production underscores his rising free-agency value

Kyle Schwarber ranks fourth in MLB history with 21 career postseason home runs.
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates hitting a three run home run in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 08: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates toward his dugout as he runs the bases on his first inning solo home run against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 08, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Schwarber has openly acknowledged this season may be his last in Philadelphia as he approaches free agency.
  • He is delivering one of the best offensive campaigns of his career under his current four-year, $79 million contract.
  • Teammates and fans revere him as the clubhouse ‘heartbeat’ who knows how to connect with Philadelphia’s demanding audience.
  • Schwarber reflected on baseball’s ‘business side’ and his hope to leave a lasting impression on Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington and Boston fan bases.
  • MLB insider Robert Murray named the Red Sox as an early favorite to pursue Schwarber, although no offers have been confirmed.