The New York Mets may be gearing up to pursue $145 million free agent Kyle Schwarber, and the timing makes sense. Schwarber is coming off a league-leading 56 home runs, making him an ideal power partner for Juan Soto. With David Stearns preparing to move on from Pete Alonso, Schwarber could help replace that lost production. And if the Phillies are willing to package $100 million outfielder Nick Castellanos with him, landing Schwarber becomes even more realistic for New York.

Apparently, Castellanos is willing to consider shifting from his traditional right-field spot to playing first base.

“It was brought up to me, and it’s something that I really welcome. As an amateur, I was a shortstop. I got drafted as a third baseman and played my first 500 games there.”

“I think going to first ba

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