Phillies Re-sign Powerhouse Kyle Schwarber to $150M 5-Year Deal
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The Philadelphia Phillies have secured the services of star slugger Kyle Schwarber, signing him to a five-year, $150 million contract. The deal, announced on Tuesday, is a significant boost to the team's roster, particularly after a strong 2023 season where Schwarber led the National League with 56 home runs and topped the majors with 132 RBIs. Schwarber, a three-time All-Star, has been a cornerstone of the Phillies' lineup since joining the team in 2022. The 32-year-old power hitter has hit 187 home runs in his four seasons with the Phillies and 340 in his career, which began with the Chicago Cubs in 2015. In addition to the Schwarber signing, the Phillies have also extended manager Rob Thomson's contract through the 2027 season. Under Thomson's guidance, the team won the National League East for a second consecutive season in 2023 but fell short in the NL Division Series. Thomson, who took over as manager in June 2022, has a 346-251 regular-season record and a 21-17 playoff record. He led the Phillies to the World Series in 2022, where they ultimately lost to the Houston Astros. The Phillies have been aggressive in their offseason moves, and the signing of Schwarber is a major coup. The team will look to build on their success in 2023 and make a deeper playoff run in the coming seasons.
