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Kylie McDaniel estimates Schwarber could command a 4-year, $128 million deal—averaging $32 million annually. The veteran slugger last posted a .240 batting average with a .928 OPS, smashing 56 home runs and driving in 132 RBIs.
Strengths:
Elite power numbers, one of baseball’s most productive power hitters last year.
Experience in Boston, having played for the Red Sox in 2021.
Left-handed power bat, bringing balance to the lineup.
Concerns:
Primarily a designated hitter now, with limited defensive value.
K-rate is high; strikes out a lot, which could be problematic for a team aiming for better contact and lower strikeout rates.
Red Sox Perspective: