Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Kyle Schwarber to a five-year contract worth $150 million. Schwarber was a free agent and had offers from the Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds. He is considered a top player after nearly winning the National League MVP award.
Key Facts
- Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The Baltimore Orioles also offered him the same contract.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds showed interest in signing him.
- Schwarber is a designated hitter and has been a popular player in Philadelphia.
- He finished second in the National League MVP voting last season.
- It's unusual for a designated hitter in his mid-thirties to get such a large contract.
