The Red Sox need to add a big bat to their lineup this offseason and have been linked to Kyle Schwarber .

Schwarber is a free agent after spending the last four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. He’s expected to have several teams interested in him — especially after a 56-home-run season in 2025.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan provided an update on Schwarber’s market and noted the Red Sox “remain in the mix” for the designated hitter.

“Schwarber’s market is healthy. He’s going to get years, and he’s going to get AAV, and at this point, he might be the likeliest of the big free agents to sign first,” the MLB insider posted on Threads . “Unclear if something gets done before the (winter) meetings, but I’d be surprised if they end and he doesn’t have a team. The Phillies remain the favor

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