Kyle Schwarber

At least that's the belief around the league according to Olney and Passan. The Phillies, Reds and Giants have been among the teams already linked to the 32-year-old slugger. It's possible that his market could come into focus in the next few days during the winter meetings. Regardless of where he lands, Schwarber will continue to be a force for fantasy purposes during the 2026 season.

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Schwarber will be one of the most sought-after hitters in free agency and will certainly be offered more money by other franchises. However, as Rosenthal notes, Schwarber is from Middletown, Ohio, about 35 miles north of Cincinnati, and "he is interested in a possible homecoming, according to people briefed on his thinking." FanGraphs estimates that the Reds have about $20 million to spend, which makes it seem unlikely they will land Schwarber.

The Reds remain in the market for Kyle Schwarber, writes Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. That has been a frequent connection because Schwarber grew up a Reds fan not far outside Cincinnati. The club also needs to add an impact bat, though it remains to be seen if they’re willing to make a competitive offer. Cincinnati finished…

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly among teams checking in on free agent Kyle Schwarber during the MLB offseason.