It had been three years since Kyle Schwarber played a competitive inning at first base. But that’s where Schwarber started the Phillies’ 7-7 tie with the Yankees on Thursday. It was his first time at the position since the 2021 postseason with the Red Sox.

Schwarber is entering the final season of his four-year free agent deal. The $79MM investment has paid off handsomely for the Phillies. He has hit .221/.344/.488 with 131 homers in a little more than 2000 plate appearances. Only Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have hit more home runs over the last three seasons.

Schwarber has the team in mind, but adding first base isn't the worst idea going into a contract year. This spring, he has a modest mission.

Phillies teams with Schwarber leading off have been successful, but it might be time to shuffle up that part of the lineup.

Schwarber, 32 next month, has hit 131 home runs with a .344 on-base percentage in three seasons with the Phillies. An extension could pay him $20 million or so for another 2-3 yea

The Philadelphia Phillies are working to extend standout designated hitter Kyle Schwarber this winter. Phillies could lock down Kyle Schwarber

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez will probably not receive a contract extension. Suárez is entering his last season of team control making $8.8 million.