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Schwarber's Deal Ignited MLB's Winter Offseason Moves
23 Mar
Summary
- Kyle Schwarber's signing spurred Pete Alonso's deal with Baltimore.
- Eugenio Suarez joined the Reds after Schwarber spurned them.
- These moves significantly reshaped the National League landscape.
The Philadelphia Phillies' acquisition of Kyle Schwarber set off a series of significant player transactions throughout Major League Baseball's offseason. This move directly influenced Pete Alonso's subsequent signing with the Baltimore Orioles.
Alonso's agreement with Baltimore occurred just a day after Schwarber's deal and reportedly came with a $5 million increase. This sequence of events reshaped the competitive landscape, particularly within the National League.
Furthermore, the Cincinnati Reds' pursuit of Schwarber, a Cincinnati-area native, led them to pivot and eventually sign Eugenio Suarez. This shift occurred after Schwarber opted against joining the Reds.
The Mets, who lost Alonso, also pursued Kyle Tucker, though they ultimately lost him to the Dodgers. Their other offseason additions included Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco, and trades for Luis Robert Jr. and Marcus Semien.




