Overview
- Kyle Schwarber is set to reach free agency after a career 2025, when he hit 56 home runs with 132 RBIs and ranked among MLB’s top power bats.
- Multiple outlets project a market in the $150–$160 million range, with one new proposal urging Philadelphia to pursue a four-year, $160 million deal to limit long-term risk.
- The Athletic’s Jim Bowden has floated the Mets as a plausible destination, while some commentators advise caution on a multi-year commitment given Schwarber’s age and defensive profile.
- Matt Gelb of The Athletic suggested Schwarber could add first base to his duties, a scenario that would complicate Bryce Harper’s current spot there and influence lineup planning.
- Beyond Schwarber, the Phillies face decisions on other veterans like J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suárez, and reporting indicates Alec Bohm’s trade value may not yield a premium return after a so-so 2025.