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Washington Nationals: Kyle Schwarber’s potential justifies the contract

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the 2nd inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 25, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Some in the industry believe the Washington Nationals overpaid for Kyle Schwarber. The Nats are banking on him proving them wrong.

Kyle Schwarber signed a deal which will pay him a guaranteed $10M ($7 salary and $3M buyout on the mutual option for next year). Best case scenario is Schwarber produces enough the Nationals pick up their portion of the $11M option for the 2022 season.