As a team that ranked just 21st in home runs (167) and slugging percentage (.391) this past season, the Cincinnati Reds clearly have some work to do to support their budding pitching staff in 2026. One of the most frequently rumored targets of the team has been Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber,. The 32-year-old masher hit .240/.365/.563 with 56 home runs this season, good for a career-high 152 wRC+.
Having played in all 162 games this past season, Schwarber would have led the Reds in home runs, RBI, runs, walks, and OPS. He would be an immediate infusion of game-changing talent to the lineup.