Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150m contract, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The deal would keep the National League home run leader in Philadelphia after a prolific 2025 season.
Schwarber, 32, drew interest from several clubs, including the Mets, Red Sox, Orioles and Pirates, ESPN reported. Philadelphia moved late to retain him after falling in the division series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The designated hitter hit 56 home runs and drove in 132 runs last season, finishing second in MVP voting. He has hit at least 38 home runs in each of his four years with the Phillies.
Schwarber is also regarded as a key clubhouse figure and has produced consistently in the postseason, with 14 home runs in 38 playoff games for Philadelphia.
The Phillies made re-signing Schwarber an offseason priority as they look to remain contenders in the National League. His agreement could help spur movement in a free-agent market that has been slow to develop.
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