Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson spoke about All-Star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber's importance to the Phillies after he inked a five-year, $150 million deal to return to the team Tuesday.

Schwarber initially signed with the Phillies ahead of the 2022 season, and has made two of his three All-Star appearances while playing in Philadelphia. He finished second in NL MVP voting in 2025, placing only behind Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

"He’s so different than most of the guys I’ve ever been around," Thomson said. "He’s a great player and he knows how to bring the heartbeat of a clubhouse down when things are going rough. He’s just a huge part of our ballclub.”

Schwarber instantly made an impact during his first season in Philadelphia, leading the Nation

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