Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Chris Bassitt, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Schwarber missed a full week with a right calf strain that he suffered on Aug. 11, but he'll be back in there to begin a big weekend series against the division-rival Mets. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting only .210 on the season, but he was hot at the plate before his injury and also has 34 long balls, 69 RBI, 71 runs scored and six stolen bases in 409 at-bats in his first season in Philly. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups in season-long leagues.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Schwarber will miss his sixth straight game with a right calf strain, and he's not expected to return to the lineup until Friday, at the earliest. The Phillies have an off day on Thursday, so they're hoping the 29-year-old slugger will feel better for the series opener against the division-rival Mets on Friday. Nick Maton will get the start in left field on Wednesday and hit ninth against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Maton is hitting .412 on the year, but he's had just 19 plate appearances with two home runs and eight RBI in a small sample size. He'll be a low-upside dart throw in DFS.

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson provided an update on injured outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) on Tuesday. He stated that Schwarber likely won't be back in the starting lineup until Friday, when the team opens a four-game series against the New York Mets. However, Thomson added that Schwarber will be available to pinch hit in the team's next two games before then. The 29-year-old is currently dealing with calf soreness. He has been out of the starting lineup since last Thursday, but he appeared as a pinch-hitter on Saturday.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander T.J. Zeuch and the Cincinnati Reds. Bryson Stott will be leading off once again while Matt Vierling will continue to patrol Schwarber's usual left field post. Schwarber is currently hampered by calf soreness and is being considered day-to-day. He came on as a pinch-hitter this past Saturday, but that's the only appearance he's made since he was lifted from last Thursday's game with the injury.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the fourth straight game that Schwarber has missed with his sore calf, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger remains a must-start in fantasy when he's in the lineup despite hitting just .211 on the season. In 408 at-bats in his first year in Philly, Schwarber has 34 bombs, 69 RBI, 71 runs scored and six stolen bases. Matt Vierling is starting in left field and is batting ninth against Reds left-hander Mike Minor. Vierling will be a low-upside DFS play out of the nine hole on Monday. He's hitting .221 with four homers, 17 RBI, 24 runs scored and five stolen bases in 195 at-bats in 2022.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) is absent from Saturday's starting lineup against the New York Mets. Matt Vierling will fill his void, batting ninth and playing left field. Schwarber, 29, hasn't played since Thursday against Miami. He is slashing .211/.314/.501 with 34 homers, 69 RBI, 59 walks, and 144 strikeouts this season. Despite his low average and high strikeout rate, Schwarber has made a strong fantasy impact with his impressive power. He should continue to be rostered in all leagues, and fantasy managers should check on his injury status Sunday morning.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. This doesn't come as much of a surprise after Schwarber departed from Thursday's game. The left-handed slugger is considered to have a mild strain, but is hopeful to avoid the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect Schwarber to miss a few days. Matt Vierling will play left field and bat ninth versus right-hander Max Scherzer on Friday. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more updates on Schwarber.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization is calling the injury a mild calf strain. He picked up the injury during a fifth-inning plate appearance where he drew a walk. The good news is, Schwarber avoided major injury, but his status for this weekend could be in jeopardy. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update before their next game.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber had another strong game Sunday, going 2-for-5 with home run, a double, and four RBI in an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Schwarber now has 21 home runs on the season. 11 of those long balls have come in his last 30 games, a span during which Schwarber has slashed .248/.380/.593. The Philadelphia offense may take a dip with Bryce Harper (hand) expected to miss time, but Schwarber will continue to contribute major power for fantasy managers.

On Friday, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk against his favorite team to torment, the New York Mets. Schwarber is now batting a putrid .190/.306/.418 on the season, though he has 10 homers and 22 RBI. After batting just .167 in April, May hasn't been much better where he is hitting .207 over 87 at-bats. Despite the continued struggles and poor start to the 2022 campaign, managers should remain patient with Schwarber. He is coming off the best campaign of his career in 2021 in which he slashed .266/.374/.554 with 32 homers and 71 RBI in 471 plate appearances with the Nationals and Red Sox.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hasn't quite lived up to expectations so far in 2022, but he's showing some positive signs over his past few games. Schwarber has reached base in each of the last four games, with two homers and five RBI in that span. He has been a bit unlucky, with just a .196 BABIP thus far, but he continues to have a strong walk rate with 17 free passes in 139 plate appearances. Schwarber is a very solid bat in a strong lineup, and he'll only provide more power as the weather warms up. Fantasy managers should hold steady.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber continued his slow start to the season in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies, going 0-for-4. Schwarber was meant to bring pop to the Phillies' lineup when he signed a four-year, $79 million contract with them this off-season. However, he has slashed just .125/.205/.300 with four RBI in his first 44 plate appearances. He does have two home runs and the season is early, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry just yet. Hopefully, he can take advantage of the thin air in the remainder of the series at Coors Field.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber made a good first impression with his new team, hitting a home run to lead off Friday's Opening Day matchup against the Oakland Athletics. He later added a walk and an RBI single, helping the club in their 9-5 victory. Schwarber looks to be a valuable addition to the Phillies lineup. He had a nice Spring Training, producing a .895 OPS despite his .207 batting average and crushed three home runs in the process. Last season, the slugger slashed .266/.374/.554 with 32 HRs, 76 runs, 71 RBI, and one stolen base across 113 games. Now that Schwarber plays in one of the friendliest ballparks for hitters, he should be able to keep the momentum going from 2021.

The Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber agreed to a four-year contract on Wednesday. According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, it's a four-year deal worth up to $20 million annually. The 29-year-old will join a loaded Philadelphia Phillies lineup, including Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Rhys Hoskins. Schwaber slashed .266/.374/.554 slash line with 32 home runs, 76 runs, and 71 RBI across 471 plate appearances for the Red Sox/Nationals in 2021. The new Phillies slugger consistently mashes 30 home runs, and his power bat should fit in nicely playing half of his games in hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park. Schwarber is 37th among all outfielders in the latest Rotoballer rankings, but expect that number to rise with the latest news.

The Toronto Blue Jays believe they have a better chance of landing free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber than they do of landing first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to sources of The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal reported this sentiment on Twitter and also added that competition "remains intense" for Schwarber, as the Philadelphia Phillies and other teams are still pursuing him actively. Schwarber split the 2021 season between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. In total, he played in 113 games and slashed .266/.374/.554 with 32 home runs, 71 RBI and 76 runs. As usual, he was far more effective against righties than he was against lefties. He had a slugging percentage of just .398 against southpaws while he slugged .623 against righties.

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a strong push for outfielder Kyle Schwarber. They are reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the slugging outfielder. The 29-year-old hit .266/.374//.554 with 32 home runs and 71 RBI between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox last season. He was a first time All-Star who is also drawing interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, and Miami Marlins. Wherever he lands, Schwarber is going to have a significant role. The Marlins seem like the worst fit out of all the interested teams. Fantasy managers should stay tuned over the next few days.

The Colorado Rockies have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber. According to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, the Rockies could likely make a run at Schwarber and play him at DH, first base, and left field. Schwarber slashed .266/.374/554 with 32 home runs in 113 games with the Boston Red Sox in 2021. There is no doubt that his power upside would be immense if he made his way to Coors Field in 2022.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins are among the teams linked to free-agent outfielder/first baseman Kyle Schwarber. In 91 games in National League East parks, Schwarber has 32 home runs, which equates to 57 home runs per 162 games. The left-handed slugger has a 1.188 career OPS against the New York Mets and a 1.189 OPS against the Marlins. The Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies and other teams are also in on Schwarber, who had a 145 wRC+ last season with the Washington Nationals and Red Sox. Schwarber turns 29 next March and hit 32 home runs while driving in 71 runs in 2021, and he remains one of the best power bats available on the open market.

Speaking to reporters at the general manager meetings, including MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said the team will try to re-sign outfielder and first baseman Kyle Schwarber. Acquired in a mid-season trade with the Washington Nationals, Schwarber batted .291 with a .435 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 168 plate appearances for Boston during the regular season. Overall, the veteran hit .266 with a .374 on-base percentage, 32 home runs, and a stolen base in 471 plate appearances split between the Red Sox and Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Kyle Schwarber declined his mutual option Friday, making him a free agent. The deal would have paid him $11.5 million dollars in 2022, but instead he will opt for a $3 million dollar buyout and a chance to hit the open market. Schwarber appeared in 113 games in 2021, slashing .266/.374/.554 with 32 homers, 71 RBI, and 76 runs scored. He is positioned as one of the top bats on the market, even moreso with the designated hitter seeming sure to be in play for the National League. He's a borderline top-100 fantasy player heading into 2022.