Schwarber, 32, is eligible for free agency after the season. Although there’s mutual interest, talks didn’t progress in spring training, and the sides agreed to table things until after the season.

Philadelphia Phillies' owner John Middleton offers an interesting perspective around the Phillies bullpen situation and plans for the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Making these potential promotions and positional changes isn't necessarily a permanent move. Many star pitchers have skipped back and forth between the bullpen and rotation — and the Phillies have a lot of stock in Abel, Painter or both becoming mainstays as starters in the near future.

After winning the World Series in 2008, and getting back to there the next season, former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro traded for Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Hunter Pence, signed Cliff Lee as a free agent to go along with a star-studded lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middle recently broke his silence, revealing his thoughts on a potential extension with Phillies' star Kyle Schwarber.

Coming off his All-Star Game performance, Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to give the Phillies the lead. Harper added some insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth.

Since Schwarber signed with the Phillies in 2022, he has hit 162 with the club — the third-most home runs in baseball behind only Aaron Judge (192) and Shohei Ohtani (164). His 12 home runs in the postseason since 2022 are tied with teammate Bryce Harper for the most in baseball.