Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hasn't quite lived up to expectations so far in 2022, but he's showing some positive signs over his past few games. Schwarber has reached base in each of the last four games, with two homers and five RBI in that span. He has been a bit unlucky, with just a .196 BABIP thus far, but he continues to have a strong walk rate with 17 free passes in 139 plate appearances. Schwarber is a very solid bat in a strong lineup, and he'll only provide more ...

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber continued his slow start to the season in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies, going 0-for-4. Schwarber was meant to bring pop to the Phillies' lineup when he signed a four-year, $79 million contract with them this off-season. However, he has slashed just .125/.205/.300 with four RBI in his first 44 plate appearances. He does have two home runs and the season is early, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry just yet. Hopefully, he can take advantage of ...

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber made a good first impression with his new team, hitting a home run to lead off Friday's Opening Day matchup against the Oakland Athletics. He later added a walk and an RBI single, helping the club in their 9-5 victory. Schwarber looks to be a valuable addition to the Phillies lineup. He had a nice Spring Training, producing a .895 OPS despite his .207 batting average and crushed three home runs in the process. Last season, the slugger slashed ...

We've already covered the breakout infielders to target for 2022 fantasy baseball. In this article, well stick to outfielders.Breakouts are perhaps the most fun part of fantasy baseball. Being able to identify and grab guys as they reach their potential can often be the difference between winning it all and being lost in the shuffle.Breakouts come in all shapes in sizes. They can be guys that come out of nowhere or can be promising prospects that finally put it all together. Every star player ...

The Phillies made a splash the day before Spring Training games kicked off, signing slugger Kyle Schwarber to a four-year deal. This was a much-needed move for the Phillies, who were in desperate need of another outfield bat.Schwarber has been a fantasy-relevant hitter for his whole career, and he is certainly someone to examine with fresh eyes after this signing.Let's talk about the fantasy impacts of this move and what to do with Schwarber in 2022. Career YearAfter six years in a Cubs ...

Schwarber posted the best marks of his career in 2021, slashing .266/.374/.554 with 32 homers and 71 RBI in 471 plate appearances in his time with the Nationals and Red Sox. He was one of the game's best per-game power hitters, setting a blazing pace of 43 homers over a full season's worth of PAs. He did that by slightly lowering his strikeout rate to 27% and raising the barrel rate to a career-best 18%. All of that earned him a nice new four-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, where ...

The Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber agreed to a four-year contract on Wednesday. According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, it's a four-year deal worth up to $20 million annually. The 29-year-old will join a loaded Philadelphia Phillies lineup, including Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Rhys Hoskins. Schwaber slashed .266/.374/.554 slash line with 32 home runs, 76 runs, and 71 RBI across 471 plate appearances for the Red Sox/Nationals in 2021. The new Phillies ...

The Toronto Blue Jays believe they have a better chance of landing free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber than they do of landing first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to sources of The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal reported this sentiment on Twitter and also added that competition "remains intense" for Schwarber, as the Philadelphia Phillies and other teams are still pursuing him actively. Schwarber split the 2021 season between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. In total, he played in 113...

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a strong push for outfielder Kyle Schwarber. They are reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the slugging outfielder. The 29-year-old hit .266/.374//.554 with 32 home runs and 71 RBI between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox last season. He was a first time All-Star who is also drawing interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, and Miami Marlins. Wherever he lands, Schwarber is going to have a significant role. The Marlins seem like ...

The Colorado Rockies continue to search for a middle-of-the-order bat in free agency with spring training quickly approaching. Third baseman Kris Bryant and outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Michael Conforto are among the team's potential targets on the open market, according to sources. The Rockies could especially use a power bat for the middle of their order with free-agent shortstop Trevor Story likely to sign elsewhere for big bucks. Although the Rockies don't have any big-time bats to offer ...