Kyle Schwarber has established himself as one of the best power hitters in baseball, and he is set up to earn a lucrative contract in free agency.

Schwarber is in the final year of his $79 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies and is set up for a raise. He should have plenty of suitors, but MLB insider Robert Murray thinks the Boston Red Sox might be the "early favorite" to land him.

"Start with the Boston Red Sox, who traded for Schwarber in 2021 and make tremendous sense for the left-handed slugger," wrote Murray. "His swing at Fenway Park would be a thing of beauty. The team should have plenty of money available after trading Rafael Devers early this season and by signing future star Roman Anthony to an early extension."

Schwarber had a .291/.435/.522 slash line in 41 games f

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