The 2026 MLB Free Agency period is shaping up to be a wild one with all the names on the market, and one of the top names garnering interest from numerous teams is Kyle Schwarber.
With Kyle Schwarber hitting free agency, where he signs, with a return to the Philadelphia Phillies unlikely, remains one of the major storylines to be following.
Yet, there is one team emerging that could end up signing Kyle Schwarber and the team that is making a push to do so is the Pittsburgh Pirates.
*THIS IS A PREDICTION, NOT A REPORT*
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Kyle Schwarber Signs With the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 MLB Free Agency
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t been one of the contending teams in MLB for quite some time, but with the first offseason under Don Kelly as the new manager, their old ways of building the team seem to be changing. Before re-signing with the Seattle Mariners, it was reported that the Pirates made an offer to Josh Naylor for $80 million, showing they are willing to be aggressive this offseason to build for the future of the team.
The Pirates have arguably the best pitcher in the entire league in Paul Skenes, but need more impactful batters in the lineup to match the pitching talent. If Pittsburgh is willing to spend in free agency, signing Kyle Schwarber would help them achieve this.
Kyle Schwarber is just coming off a season in Philadelphia where he had 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, both of which were career highs for Schwarber, in addition to a .240/.365/.563 slash line. Over his 11 seasons in MLB, he has shown to be consistent with 340 home runs and 784 RBIs with a .231/.346/.500 slash line over his career.
The power that Kyle Schwarber would add to the Pirates’ lineup would give them the offensive boost they need to get back on track, while for Schwarber, he would receive the pay he is looking for, while also being the one that can help in turning Pittsburgh around and back into a contending team.