"Not often does a 32-year-old designated hitter become one of the most sought-after players in free agency, but Kyle Schwarber isn't your typical 32-year-old. Coming off a career year with the Phillies, he hit 56 home runs, drove in 132 runs and started all 162 games. He also posted a personal best 4.9 fWAR while serving as Philadelphia's full-time DH. A three-time All-Star, World Series champion and Silver Slugger, Schwarber has built one of the most impressive résumés in the league."
"Nationals fans remember Schwarber's short but electric stint in D.C. back in 2021, when he launched 16 home runs in an 18-game stretch in June. That run included 12 leadoff homers and a three-homer game against the Mets, making it one of the most memorable power surges in franchise history. It places Schwarber in rarefied company, as the only other players in MLB history to hit 16 homers in any 18-game span are Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa."
The Nationals enter a pivotal offseason with a young core and new leadership while several former Nationals could command significant free-agent contracts. Kyle Schwarber stands out after a monster season with the Phillies, posting 56 home runs, 132 RBIs, 162 starts and a career-best 4.9 fWAR. Schwarber is a three-time All-Star, World Series champion and Silver Slugger noted for elite power, high walk rate and clubhouse presence. His 2021 D.C. stretch produced 16 homers in 18 games, and in 72 Nationals games he slashed .253/.340/.570 with a .910 OPS and 2.1 bWAR.
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