The Washington Nationals have agreed to a deal with outfielder Kyle Schwarber, a potential free agency target for the New York Yankees. Schwarber’s deal with the 2019 World Series champions is worth one-year and $10 million.
The Yankees reportedly had “some” interest in the 27-year-old, who’s entering his seventh big league season. The lefty was non-tendered by the Chicago Cubs this off-season after a disappointing 2020 campaign.
Schwarber made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2015, just one year after being drafted fourth overall out of Indiana University. Despite just a .246 average, Schwarber tallied 16 home runs and 43 RBI, good for a .