Phillies extend qualifying offers to Schwarber, Suárez

Ranger Suárez received a qualifying offer from the Phillies. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)The Phillies have extended qualifying offers to designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

The qualifying offer is a one-year, $22.025 million contract for 2026. The amount is calculated based on the average salary of the 125 high-paid players in the league in 2025. Players have until Nov. 18 to accept or reject the qualifying offer.

Both Schwarber and Suárez are expected to reject the offer. If either signs elsewhere, the Phillies will receive a 2026 compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The Phillies will lose their second- and…