{"id":110520,"date":"2025-12-09T12:30:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=110520"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:30:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:30:40","slug":"phillies-ink-kyle-schwarber-five-year-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/12\/09\/phillies-ink-kyle-schwarber-five-year-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Phillies Ink Schwarber for Five More Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, FLA \u2014 The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly secured the cornerstone of their offense, agreeing to a long-term deal with designated hitter Kyle Schwarber<\/a>. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the slugger will return to Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million contract, officially taking him off the free-agent market<\/a> and solidifying the heart of the Phillies’ powerful lineup for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

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Oct 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) doubles in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The reported deal, which averages $30 million per season, comes after weeks of slow negotiations and interest from several other major market clubs, including the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and his hometown Cincinnati Reds. Ultimately, the Phillies’ willingness to commit to the fifth guaranteed year helped the deal solidify.<\/p>\n

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BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n