Overview
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are pursuing Schwarber, expanding a field that already includes several big-market teams.
- The Phillies have made retaining Schwarber their top offseason priority, yet Passan indicates his return is far from certain.
- Suitors identified in recent reporting include the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Mets and Tigers, underscoring broad leaguewide demand.
- Teams expect term to be limited to roughly five years while offers push average annual value past $30 million, according to Passan.
- Schwarber is drawing interest after a 2025 season with 56 home runs, 132 RBIs, a .240/.365/.563 slash line and a career-best 4.7 bWAR.