Some see the new starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies as having high expectations attached to his first season with the franchise.

The Philadelphia Phillies are working to extend standout designated hitter Kyle Schwarber this winter. CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa relayed a report from The Athletic, which details both parties’ interest to keep their pairing going beyond the 2025 MLB season:

The Philadelphia Phillies want Kyle Schwarber to become more versatile and he has been happy to oblige. After spending last year as the Phillies’ designated hitter, the 31-year-old played first base for the first time since 2021 on Thursday in an effort to add depth to Philadelphia’s infield.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez will probably not receive a contract extension. Suárez is entering his last season of team control making $8.8 million.

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The Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have had “broad” discussions about a contract extension this spring, writes Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Schwarber had told reporters a couple weeks ago that he was open to conversations.

Schwarber is entering the final season of his four-year free agent deal. The $79MM investment has paid off handsomely for the Phillies. He has hit .221/.344/.488 with 131 homers in a little more than 2000 plate appearances.