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Phillies Get Major $66 Million Contract Update on Kyle Schwarber

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Apr 14, 2025 3:13 PM ET

The Philadelphia Phillies will face the reality of losing Kyle Schwarber next winter.

Schwarber, who has done nothing but prove he's one of the top power hitters in the game, has been a force in the Phillies' lineup over the past few years.

Blasting at least 38 home runs in each of his seasons with the Phillies, including two of those three with at least 46, a team will be ready to pay him.

Will that squad be Philadelphia? What will that contract even look like?

Those are all questions the Phillies have to answer.

When asked that question, Ken Rosenthal on an episode of "Foul Territory," said he expects Schwarber to land a deal like Teoscar Hernandez's of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Hernandez is on a three-year, $66 million deal.

"This is one that is going to be a talking point all season and into the offseason. Kyle Schwarber is one of the elite home run hitters in the game. Yet, Kyle Schwarber next season is 33, so a three-year deal would cover his ages 33, 34, and 35 seasons. You go to four years, that covers his age 36 season.

"I tried to find comps... and the one I came up with is Teo Hernandez. Now, Teo Hernandez, unlike Schwarber, is not a DH, he's an outfielder... But he gives you some defensive value," Rosenthal said.

Hernandez, 32, slashed .272/.339/.501 with 33 home runs and a 137 OPS+ last season.

Schwarber slashed .248/.366/.485 with a 137 OPS+ and 38 home runs. He led the league in walks.

Number-wise, they're somewhat similar, making this a potential contract the Phillies might have to follow if they want to keep the Ohio native around.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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