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Cubs Urged To Reunite With 2016 World Series Champion

Cubs Urged To Reunite With 2016 World Series Champion

Summary

The Chicago Cubs are considering the possibility of reuniting with Kyle Schwarber, a former team member who played a key role in their 2016 World Series win. Schwarber is a free agent and recently performed well with the Philadelphia Phillies. There's speculation about whether the Cubs will bring him back to play as a designated hitter.

Key Facts

  • Kyle Schwarber was part of the Chicago Cubs during their 2016 World Series win.
  • Schwarber is now a free agent after playing the last four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • He hit 56 home runs in the 2025 season, marking his best performance yet.
  • The Cubs are not strongly linked to new players this offseason except for their own free agent, Kyle Tucker.
  • Schwarber is mainly playing as a designated hitter currently, rather than his past position as a catcher.
  • There's talk about Schwarber potentially rejoining the Cubs, which would bring nostalgia and a strong left-handed bat back to the team.
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