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5 Phillies Leaving Philadelphia in the New Year

With the calendar officially flipping to 2025, here are five Phillies players who might not be the big league club for the entire year.

By Jovan Alford

Apr 27, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) looks on after a home run hit by San Diego Padres third baseman Eguy Rosario (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Petco Park.
Apr 27, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) looks on after a home run hit by San Diego Padres third baseman Eguy Rosario (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Petco Park. / Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images
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2. Kyle Schwarber

Schwarber is one of several players whose contract will expire at the end of the 2025 season. Phillies fans would hate to see Schwarber leave as he’s provided the fanbase with so many great moments in the postseason and regular season.

With the way he’s produced at the top of the Phillies’ lineup over the last few years, it’d be tough for the Phillies to part ways. 

In 2024, Schwarber had another tremendous year, hitting 38 home runs and driving in 104 RBIs, while upping his batting average to .248. The last time Schwarber hit north of .240 was in 2021 with the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox (.266).

The 31-year-old designated hitter showed more patience at the plate last season, getting into deeper counts, which forced opposing pitchers to walk him as he had a National League-leading 106 bases on balls.

Schwarber also had a career-high 142 hits, as he did a good job of hitting singles in 2024. Over his three-year run with the Phillies, the veteran slugger is hitting .221 with 131 home runs. If he continues at this pace in 2025 and stays a threat at the top of the order, the Phillies’ front office will find a way to keep him.

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