If the Philadelphia Phillies can retain Kyle Schwarber this offseason, that would be viewed as a massive win.

Schwarber finished in second place for the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2025 after clubbing 56 homers and driving in 132 runs. The 32-year-old also appeared in all 162 games for Philadelphia. He's dependable and has been a key cog in the Phillies' high-octane offense since 2022.

Keeping Schwarber would go a long way for the organization in 2026. Fortunately, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that Philadelphia is the current favorite to sign the three-time All-Star, although he also did mention the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Mets as other teams "in the mix."

"Kyle Schwarber: The bellwether of the class," Passan wrote on Threads on Sunday. "Schwarbe

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