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Schwarber Returns to Philly: $150M Deal Signed
9 Dec
Summary
- Kyle Schwarber agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies.
- He set career highs with 56 homers and 132 RBIs in the previous season.
- Schwarber previously rejected a qualifying offer from Philadelphia.

Kyle Schwarber is set to return to Philadelphia, having reportedly agreed to a significant five-year contract worth $150 million. This move comes after Schwarber's exceptionally productive previous season, where he achieved career highs with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, leading Major League Baseball in both categories.
Schwarber's decision to sign with the Phillies includes rejecting a qualifying offer they had extended in November. His previous season saw him set a major league record for left-handed batters with 23 home runs against left-handed pitching. He was also a runner-up in the National League MVP race.
This substantial deal, re-securing a key offensive force, is expected to influence subsequent activity in baseball's offseason market as other teams adjust their strategies. Schwarber has a history with the Phillies, having played for them since March 2022.




