US EditionKyle Schwarber Is Back. Phillies, Slugger Agree to 5-Year Deal
Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million deal, the largest ever for a full-time designated hitter, after hitting 56 home runs and finishing second in NL MVP voting.
- This past week, Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a five-year free-agent deal, the largest ever for a full-time designated hitter, sources reported.
- After a career season, Schwarber hit 56 home runs, recorded 132 RBIs, appeared in all 162 games, and improved against left-handed pitchers with a.964 OPS and 23 home runs.
- The Athletic ranked Kyle Schwarber a top free agent as the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox reportedly showed interest, while he led the Philadelphia Phillies to their first World Series since 2009.
- Securing Schwarber returns the clubhouse's undisputed leader and preserves a top power threat, while the deal adds another significant payroll commitment for Philadelphia front office and payroll decisionmakers.
- Looking ahead, Kyle Schwarber’s new deal steps up from his four-year, $79 million contract signed March 2022, while how it will age and Ranger Suarez’s free agency remain key roster questions.
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Kyle Schwarber glad to have five more years to leave his mark on Phillies, fans
ORLANDO – The $150 million no doubt played a big part in keeping Kyle Schwarber with the Philadelphia Phillies. But the community, those who run the organization, his teammates and the Phillies faithful played as much a part in him inking a five-year deal to stay with the two-time defending National League East champions. Schwarber met with the media via zoom on Tuesday from his home in Ohio, sitting in front of a beautiful stone wall with high-…
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber agrees to five-year, $150M extension
Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, keeping the All-Star slugger with the defending National League East division champions. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is …
Never a Doubt: Kyle Schwarber and Phillies Agree to 5-Year Contract
Kyle Schwarber is returning to Philadelphia on a 5-year contract, according to multiple reports: BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2025 Schwarber’s deal is reportedly worth $150M spread acro…
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