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By Patrick McAvoy
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The Philadelphia Phillies' offense could look a bit different next year.
That is because of the fact that Kyle Schwarber is a free agent right now after being a key cog in the middle of the Phillies lineup over the last four years. Schwarber earned two All-Star nods in Philadelphia and is coming off a season in which he hit 56 homers and drove in 132 runs, both of which led the National League.
Bringing Schwarber back should be a priority and it has been reported over and over again that it is for the organization. But, what if he leaves? MLB.com's Mark Feinsand listed five teams as "potential suitors" for New York Mets star slugger Pete Alonso. The Phillies cracked Feinsand's list as a team to watch if they pivot from Schwarber.
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"Philadelphia’s No. 1 priority appears to be re-signing Kyle Schwarber, but if the National League MVP runner-up signs elsewhere, Alonso could be a target to replace the slugger," Feinsand wrote. "Signing Alonso would mean either moving Bryce Harper back to right field, or using Alonso and Harper as a first base/DH combo, but adding a big bat should be in the cards for the Phillies if they’re unable to retain Schwarber."
If the Phillies lose Schwarber, there isn't a better replacement available purely from a power perspective than Alonso. The five-time All-Star has 264 homers over the last seven seasons, including 38 long balls in 2025.
The fit with the Phillies isn't great because first base isn't open. But Alonso's agent, Scott Boras, didn't close the door on the idea of Alonso seeing more time as a designated hitter in his next contract. That's the only way an idea like this works for the Phillies.
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