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Kyle Schwarber is coming to Philadelphia, agreeing Wednesday to a four-year deal with the Phillies worth about $80 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
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A 29-year-old slugging outfielder, Schwarber split last season with Washington and Boston. Schwarber agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with Washington last January that included a $7 million salary and an $11.5 million mutual option with a $3 million buyout. He was traded to the Red Sox in July.
He hit .266 with 32 home runs and belted a grand slam for the Red Sox in the AL Championship Series.
Schwarber will likely spend time as the Phillies designated hitter with time in the outfield and first base.
Boston Red Sox's Kyle Schwarber tosses his bat after a grand slam home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Reigning NL MVP had stumped for the Phillies to sign Schwarber. Bryce Harper said this week it would be a "downer" if the Phillies didn’t sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Schwarber. The teams needs a left fielder and President Dave Dombrowski said Sunday ownership hasn’t given him any limitations on spending money.
Harper said at the Phillies spring training complex in Clearwater, Florida he was thrilled with the move.
"It's huge for us. It gives us another bat in the lineup," Harper said. "He's a proven winner everywhere he's gone. He's done a
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