Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter and power slugger Kyle Schwarber will officially be a free agent by next month. It'll be Schwarber's first taste of free agency since 2022, but with a much hotter market this time around. Schwarber had a career year in 2025, and that will be the driving force behind him seeking top dollar heading into 2026.
Schwarber will be highly valued as he seeks his first free agency contract in four years, and he intends to make the most of it. The Phillies are preparing to let Schwarber walk or come back next season. The Phillies would love to keep him in the clubhouse, but also understand what it's going to take to keep him in Philadelphia long-term.