MLB Trade Rumors writer Steve Adams thinks that Schwarber has earned himself an extra year by being a star again this season, likely adding up to a four-year contract worth approaching $100 million. Here's more of what Adams wrote in his new article, which ranks Schwarber as the No. 8 available free agent in this class:

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Kyle Schwarber Continues to Blast His Way into Philadelphia Phillies History. The Philadelphia Phillies routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Friday night at Globe Life Field, moving to 66-49 on the season.

Kyle Schwarber's 40 homers this season put him well ahead of the pace to best his career-high of 47 set in 2023, one better than the 46 he hit in 2022 in the first season of a four-year, $79 million free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.