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Phillies Expected to Retain Kyle Schwarber on Four-Year Deal Near $30 Million AAV

His career-best production boosts leverage despite teams’ caution on older, bat-only free agents.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Harrison Bader #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 6-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ken Rosenthal reports the prevailing expectation around MLB is that Kyle Schwarber will remain with Philadelphia, with a projected deal around four years at roughly $30 million per season.
  • Schwarber capped a career regular season by leading the NL with 53 home runs and MLB with 128 RBIs, including a homer in the division-clinching win over the Dodgers.
  • Team leadership has signaled re-signing Schwarber is the top offseason priority, with owner John Middleton previously saying, “We love him. We want to keep him.”
  • Market assessments vary due to his age 33 season and near full-time DH role, though an ESPN polling average landed near 4.3 years and $131.8 million.
  • No agreement has been reached yet, and while Philadelphia is viewed as the favorite, outside suitors could still explore bids before free agency concludes.