If not the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber couldn't get a better landing spot than the Toronto Blue Jays. The franchise came eerily closer to winning the 2025 World Series, and it could be a perfect destination for Schwarber to spend his next three to four years.
On Saturday, Schwarber's free agency received a massive prediction from ClutchPoints' Christopher Hennessy, who suggested that the Blue Jays should sign the designated hitter on a four-year, $112 million deal. The potential deal would pay Schwarber $28 million annually, coming next to Blue Jays leadoff hitter George Springer, whom the franchise paid around $24 million annually for six years.
Schwarber is coming off a career year, knocking 56 home runs, just the perfect way to become a free agent. He came runner-up to unanimous winner Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP voting. However, accommodating Schwarber in 2026 could be a challenge for the Blue Jays, but it's not a permanent situation.
Kyle Schwarber's potential fit with Blue Jays?
The Blue Jays' lineup would benefit from left-handed power, especially in the DH spot. Unlike the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have a permanent designated hitter in Shohei Ohtani, the Blue Jays don't have anyone in that spot and most of the year, they are only rotating among players to relieve them from exhaustion.
As such, they can slot Kyle Schwarber in the DH role. While George Springer had the role for most of the time, since he is becoming a free agent after the 2026 season, that problem could also go away after one year.
Alternatively, the team can also slot Schwarber in the corner outfield; however, it's unlikely the free agent will settle there permanently.
While with Schwarber, the Blue Jays will permanently block the DH spot in the lineup, but they will also enjoy the benefits of the most dangerous left-handed hitter in the league.
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